Mohammad Umar Kumar News Today

At present, only Mohammad Umar Kumar and his elderly teacher artisan Ghulam Muhammad Kumar are engaged in the making of Rogan-i-Keam or glazed pottery, also known as Dalgate pottery or Khanyar pottery, in the region.

Srinagar: With the marriage season gaining momentum, the demand for an age-old backed clay musical instrument called 'Tumbaknari' is at the climax keeping the potters busy day and night to meet the order.

Srinagar, May 20: The Kumar family from Srinagar, renowned for their exquisite glazed pottery craftsmanship, is preparing to showcase their creations at the upcoming G20 summit in Kashmir.

The Kumar family from Srinagar, renowned for their exquisite glazed pottery craftsmanship, is preparing to showcase their creations at the upcoming G20 summit i

SRINAGAR, Oct 16: As Diwali draws closer, Mohammad Umar Kumar, who is aiming to revive the “dying” art of glazed pottery in Kashmir, is working passionately to deliver 15,000 earthen lamps. Kumar (27), a commerce graduate from the Ishber area of Nishat here, says it is a tough challenge to revive the age-old craft but he is not giving up. A recent order for “diyas” (earthen lamps) for the festival of Diwali brought hope as well as money. “I received […]

Mohammad Umar Kumar claimed that his hand-made glazed pots made of clay are hygienic and not harmful in any way.

A 26-year-old graduate from the Nishat area of Srinagar is working for reviving a dying art of handmade glazed pottery in Kashmir valley.

A 26-year-old graduate from the Nishat area of Srinagar is working for reviving a dying art of handmade glazed pottery in Kashmir valley.

A 26-year-old graduate from the Nishat area of Srinagar is working for reviving a dying art of handmade glazed pottery in Kashmir valley.