Kashmir's oldest silk factory reopens after 30 years
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Second innings
A century-old Kashmir silk factory lying defunct since 1989 has reopened again. The silk factory, one of the oldest in Kashmir, was set up in 1897 with the help of Sir Thomas Wardle, president of the Silk Association of Great Britain.
(In pic): Renovation work on a 100-year -ld filature in progress at the Solina silk factory.
(In pic): Renovation work on a 100-year -ld filature in progress at the Solina silk factory.
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Closed due to losses
The factory, situated at Solina, had shut down owing to decreased production and huge losses.
(In Pic) Mulberry cocoons being sorted for processing inside the silk factory.
(In Pic) Mulberry cocoons being sorted for processing inside the silk factory.
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Taking the silk route again
At the moment, a dozen workers are employed in the factory. The factory reopened last month.
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Hope for cocoon-rearers
The reopening of the factory has brough cheer to nearly 50,000 cocoon-producing farmers in the Valley, who will be the direct beneficiaries.
(In pic): A worker processing the mulberry cocoons in the Solina factory.
(In pic): A worker processing the mulberry cocoons in the Solina factory.
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Silk boom
The factory's resurrection is also part of government's plan to boost silk production in the state. The government also plan to impart training on skill development for the project.
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Kashmir's silk affair
Kashmir's association with silk dates back to centuries. The state is known around the world for the finest quality of silk it produces. The valley produces various varieties of silk, including ‘lotus’ and ‘tulip’.
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Spinning new story
In a bid to further boost silk production in the state, the government plan to set up a filature unit in Jammu. To ensure better marketing of products, showrooms would be set up at new Jammu airport, Banihal railway stations, among other places.