Tahafuz

Tahafuz (meaning to protect) is an apex organisation that works for the Protection & Promotion of Centuries Old Kashmir Handicrafts. It also is the legal owner of all Handmade Crafts of Kashmir under Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 of India. These include the following Crafts:

Kashmir Pashmina,
Papier Machie,
Kani,
Khatamband,
Sozni Craft &
Wanut Wood Carving

Tahafuz processes, GI User Registrations under the GI Act 1999 under the following Categories:

1. Artisans (Male)
2. Artisans (Female)
3. Micro Businesses
4. Small Businesses
5. Exporters
6. Small Scale Craft Making Units

Tahafuz is also dedicated towards the welfare of large artisan communities of Kashmir.