After 30 years, Kashmir’s century-old silk factory reopens

The oldest silk factory in Kashmir set up in 1897 with the help of Sir Thomas Wardle, president of the Silk Association of Great Britain, reopened after 30 years on Sunday.

The oldest silk factory in Kashmir set up in 1897 with the help of Sir Thomas Wardle, president of the Silk Association of Great Britain, reopened after 30 years on Sunday. IN PIC: Srinagar Mulberry cocoons being sorted for processing inside a silk factor 

The silk factory in Rajbagh and woolen mills of Bemina in Srinagar are reopening with an estimated investment of Rs 35 crore under World Bank funding. | PTI

Renovation work on the 100-year-old filature in progress at the silk factory at Solina in Srinagar. | PTI

The factory closed down due to decreased production and huge losses.| PTI

Srinagar Laborers sort Mulberry cocoons for processing inside a silk factory at Solina.| PTI

A labourer sorting mulberry cocoons inside a silk factory at Solina in Srinagar on Sunday.| PTI

This endeavour will help in complete value addition to the locally available raw material, particularly cocoon, which will benefit cocoon rearers.| PTI

To ensure better marketing of these products, showrooms will be set up at New Jammu Airport, Katra, and Banihal railway station.| PTI