Upcycled textile · Rugs & bedding · Folk craft · Anantnag, Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla, Pulwama
Traditional upcycled woolen blanket rug combining applique patch joinery and dense Aari hook embroidery.
Traditional Gabba applique and geometric border stitching
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Kashmir Gabba is an ingenious folk rug craft made by upcycling worn pure woolen blankets (pattoo). The blankets are milled, dyed in vivid contrasting hues, cut into intricate interlocking geometric or floral applique shapes, sewn together, and outlined with vibrant Aari hook embroidery.
Upcycled handwoven wool blankets (pattoo), Woolen embroidery yarn, Cotton backing
100% pure woolen milled blanket patches reinforced with cotton lining.
Anantnag (Islamabad) Craft Hubs
Typical Duration: 30 to 120 hours per area rug
Applique cutting, geometric puzzle joinery, and chain-stitch hook embroidery outline stitching.
Geographical Indications Registry, Government of India (GI Application #217)
Centred in Anantnag district and Kashmir Valley.
₹2,500 – ₹22,000 (Based on rug dimensions and applique intricacy)
Artisan Labor Share: 60% of valuation
Full applique (Jalakhdozi + Applique hybrid) commands highest artisanal value.
3,200+ artisans
12 guilds in Anantnag
Anantnag Town · Bijbehara · Mattan
Carbon Emissions Profile: Exemplary circular carbon-saving craft (< 2.0 kg CO2e / rug) through textile upcycling.
Dye & Chemical Standard: Eco-safe wool dyes.
Water Footprint: Low water usage in small-batch re-dyeing.
Circular Sustainability: Pioneered circular economy principles centuries before modern industrial recycling.
Resilience Planning: Raw material procurement cooperatives and modern home décor cataloging.
Curriculum: Gabba Applique Design & Joinery
Core Modules: Upcycled Wool Milling, Geometric Applique Cutting, Reinforced Hook Outlining
Master Ustad Faculty: 5 Senior Master Craftsmen
Specification Version: Craftlore CAIS-GI-2026.1
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