Carpets, Numdhas, Dhurries of Himachal
In the high altitudes of Himachal Pradesh, sheep and goat rearing is a very common occupation for many villagers who are involved in blanket-weaving and felting.…
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Carpets, Woollen Shawls, Dhurries of Uttranchal
Dhabla shawls are a basic necessity in the rural life in the semi-desert land of the Rann of Kutch. The shawls are woven on a traditional pit-loom, by using both cotton and woollen yarn.…
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Dhabla/Tangail/Shawls of Gujarat
The craftspersons belonging to the semi - desert land of Rann of Kutch make Dhaba shawls. The shawls are yarned on…
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Dhurries, Namdas, Shawls of Rajasthan
Woollen felted namdhas are made at Tonk and Malpura. The designs are embroidered and appliquéd. Some namdhas are printed and fringed.…
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Dhurries/Namdas of Gujarat
Semi desert region of Kutch is rich in local craft. The local craftsmen of Gujarat make rugs, locally called namdas, in various…
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Embroidered Shawls of Punjab
Punjab’s traditional embroidery is the famous phulkari and Amritsar and Ludhiana are the two places of Punjab which …
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Shawl Weaving & Embroidery of Jammu & Kashmir
The Kashmiri shawl is the most cherished acquisition of a lady and is believed to be indigenous to Kashmir. By way of technique, it can be categorised into two main types --- the loom-woven kani shawl and the needle embroidered sozini shawl.…
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Tie & Dye/Bandhej on Wool of Gujarat
Woollen shawls are also dyed according to local traditions. The designs preferred include geometrical borders, large sunburst-like dots, and motifs like the scorpion and peacock.…
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Wool - Spinning, Weaving, Knitting
The regions having cold climate and generally involved in using wool and in its weaving. According to Hindu mythology,…
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Wool Spinning & Knitting of Himachal
The women of Himachal are expert at making woolen coverings such as woolen socks and gloves to beat the chill.…
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Woolen Shawls & Borders of Himachal
The natural flora and fauna of Himachal Pradesh are beautifully crafted on pashmina and raffal. The shawls have…
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