Ghulam Nabi Dar, from Srinagar, started carving wood pieces at the age of 10 after quitting school due to dire circumstances.
He first started working for a local wood carving artisan, Abdul Razzaq Wangnoo and later with another wood carving artisan Abdul Aziz Bhat.
Now a septuagenarian, he is still keeping the tradition alive for over five decades.
Dar is a celebrated craftsman in the art of walnut wood carving in the Valley. He was honoured with a state award in 1984 and a national award in 1995.
Dar has travelled to many countries including Iraq, Germany and Thailand. Now, his son Abid Ahmad is following his footsteps.
