CM condoles demise of Papier-mache maestro

Describes Saulah Baigh protector of heritage handicrafts

5 Dariya News (Anubhav Suri)

Jammu 05-Nov-2013

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday expressed deep grief over the sad and sudden demise of known papier-mache maestro Haji Mohammad Saulah Baigh of Alamgiri Bazaar Srinagar describing his death a great loss to the handicraft sector. He said in the demise of Mr. Saulah the society has lost a great state awardee artist who has been the art guru of thousands of artisans and has introduced wide ranging papier-mache designs besides imparting training to hundreds. In his condolence message to the bereaved family, the Chief Minister has convened his sympathy and prayed for peace to the departed soul.