July 2023

KULLU AUR KINNAUR KI SHAWLS – WOOLEN HANDLOOM CRAFT QUICK OVERVIEW Origin: Kullu, Himachal PradeshProducts: Kullu and Kinnauri Shawls, Per Wool cloth for Himachali JacketsTools Used: Weaving Loom, Thread wheel, NeedlesCraftsperson: Lakshman Ram THE CRAFT The high altitude climate of Himachal Pradesh, locally available wool from reared sheep and goat, and quality pashmina wool from Tibet, has made weaving […]

BAMBOO CRAFT – BANS KA KAAM QUICK OVERVIEW Origin: Jaipur, RajasthanProducts: Temple Miniatures, Ships, Monuments, Name Plates, AnimalsTools Used: Carving knife, Scale, Scissors, Hammer, Pliers, Compass, Tweezers, SandpaperCraftsperson: Pawan Kumar Tula Ram at work crafting the Mahamaya Mandir in  Pangna Town THE CRAFT Several types of bamboo are locally available in Pangna’s neighbouring forests. Yet, bamboo craft is quite new

DEV KE MOHRE/ MUKHOTE KA KAAM – MASK MAKING QUICK OVERVIEW Origin: Kullu, Himachal PradeshProducts: Mohras, Mukhote, Chattris   Musical Instruments: Dhol, Nagada, KarnalTools Used: Hammer, Chisels, Files, Punches, TongsCraftsperson: Pawan Kumar Mela procession of the Gihinag Deity in Pangna Valley THE CRAFT Pangna Valley has over 50-60 presiding deities, who travel through the hills and valleys for numerous festivities,