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Himachal is well known for its handicrafts. The carpets, leather works, shawls, paintings, metalware and woodwork are worth appreciating. Pashmina shawl is one of the products which is highly in demand not only in Himachal but all over the country. Himachali caps are also famous artwork of its people.
Kullu is famous for its shawls with striking patterns and vibrant colors. Himachali caps are of typical styles and they differ region to region. In Kinnaur, shawls, saris and trousers are woven in wool. The shawls woven in Rampur, known as Rampur chaddar, are known for their soft texture and durability.
The Himachali cap is historically related to Kinnaur that was formerly part of the Bushahr Kingdom. It reached other parts of Himachal Pradesh via the princely state of Bushahr and Kullu, since Bushahr kingdom traded with many neighboring regions Including Tibet. The weaving style and materials used for these caps differ from each other.
Kinnauri Shawl is a type of shawl manufactured in Kinnaur district of the Indian state Himachal Pradesh. [1] The shawls are known for their geometric designs. In October 2010, the shawl was registered by the Indian government under the provisions of the Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999 which prohibited unauthorized production of the shawl which would invite INR 2 lakh punishment or ...
A Rampur chaddar (Rampur chadar) was a kind of handspun woolen shawl that originated in the town of Rampur in Himachal Pradesh, India, during the 19th century.They were later manufactured in cities of the Punjab such as Ludhiana and Amritsar, [1] [2] and also imported from outside India.
Woolen garments are common, with men wearing chogas (long cloaks) and women draping shawls or pashmina scarves. [19] Himachali caps, known for visible colors and geometric patterns, are a distinctive feature of the region's attire. [20] In Kashmir, the pheran is a traditional loose gown worn by both men and women during winter. [21]