Design is of basic importance in any production, for it is the designs that give identity to the object. Its significance lies in the fact that it is the projection of creative urge of human being.

Kashmir which has one of the richest craft traditions, had kept alive its crafts largely as a tourist trade, the same designs had more or less been continued decade after decade with very little variations. There was very little variety from one craftsman to another. In order to give more color and life to the designs of Kashmir Handicrafts a design unit called School of Designs was established in late fifty's. Lot of creations of new designs and reorientation of old designs and articles had to be made to catch the market so as to give boost to the industry.

The school of Designs has done a marvelous job by improving on old designs and creating thousands of new designs. It has truly become a treasure of master piece designs. Much of the good work done by it has remained unknown and unnoticed. It is time to bring out the designs. This web site will serve that purpose, these new designs offer a variety of items and are based on traditions.

Some of the items with new designs created in the School of Designs- in different crafts are shown on this page, truly the School of Designs has become a Crafts Museum, which is worth a visit by every craft loving person.