Ghulam Mohammed Zaz
Ghulam Mohammed Zaz is a revered Kashmiri artisan, widely recognized as the last traditional hand maker of the santoor, a unique stringed musical instrument central to Kashmiri culture. Born in the 1940s in Srinagar, he hails from a lineage of craftsmen with over seven generations of experience in string instrument-making. Despite his prestigious craft, which has included creating instruments for renowned musicians, he faces the challenge of a dwindling market for handmade instruments in an era dominated by machine-made alternatives. In 2022, he was honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, for his exceptional craftsmanship.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,350 | $2,700,000 | 1,167$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 29,350 | $2,700,000 | 1,167$ |
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Ghulam Mohammed Zaz is Kashmir's last traditional hand maker of the santoor instrument.
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