{
  "id": 19630193,
  "title": "Who is Abdul Majeed Zargar? Kashmir’s last Mukh craftsman keeping alive wooden shuttle used in Pashmina weaving",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/who-is-abdul-majeed-zargar-kashmirs-last-mukh-craftsman-keeping-alive",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-12T08:53:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/who-is-abdul-majeed-zargar-the-last-mukh-craftsman-keeping-alive-hand-carved-wooden-shuttle-used-in-kashmir-s-pashmina-11794473161028.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abdul Majeed Zargar, a 75-year-old craftsman from Amda Kadal Jogiwan, Srinagar, is one of the last Mukh artisans in Kashmir, responsible for creating the small wooden shuttles essential for weaving Pashmina shawls. Pashmina, a luxurious fabric crafted from the Changthangi goat's undercoat, undergoes 12 to 14 manual processes before it transforms into the renowned shawls. Zargar, who discovered the Mukh craft by accident, faced initial difficulties and nearly abandoned the craft. However, he persevered after meeting a trader who recognized the value of his work. Today, factory-made shuttle boats have replaced Mukhs, leaving few opportunities for artisans like Zargar. Despite this, Zargar remains committed to preserving the craft, believing that the Mukh is the foundation of Pashmina. He hopes that the craft will continue even after he is gone, as long as he can keep making them.",
  "summary": "Abdul Majeed Zargar has spent nearly 50 years making Mukhs, wooden shuttles used in Kashmir's Pashmina weaving. Once sold for ₹40, they now fetch ₹1,800, but factory-made alternatives threaten the craft. The 75-year-old says he will continue as long as he can work.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "BHC hands ex-MPA Abdul Majeed Achakzai 10-year sentence in traffic cop hit-and-run case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/bhc-hands-ex-mpa-abdul-majeed-achakzai-10-year-sentence-in-traffic",
        "published": "2026-11-10T10:55:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}