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Kashmir is renowned throughout the world for its beauty andenchanting crafts. For the last so many centuries, the Kashmir hasbeen fostering its hand weaving industries, which have a rich crafttradition. The shawl weaving is a magnificent art industry ofKashmir that plays a significant role in the economic prosperity ofthe State. This art industry faced many periods of its ruin andrevival in different regimes. The aim of this article is to highlightKashmiri shawl's production and characteristic in perspective offour major periods of its history