Mentored by JKEDI, Tahir Ahmad Kalwal keeps traditional craft alive through handmade winter items, develops infrastructure to cater to international demand Srinagar, Jun 28: The whir of stitching machines and the faint smell of processed leather hang in the air at a quiet workshop in Soura, on the outskirts of Srinagar. This is where Tahir Ahmad Kalwal is quietly fighting to keep Kashmir's age-old fur and leather craft from fading away. Kalwal, a craftsman, entrepreneur and employer who has carved a niche for himself in the world of fur and leather products through his venture, Al Hamdan Crafts Private Ltd.