Arts and Crafts of Himachal Pradesh

 

Arts and Crafts

Among arts and crafts that come out of Himachal Pradesh state in India are carpets, leather works, shawls, paintings, metalware, woodwork and paintings. Pashmina shawl is the product which is highly in demand not only in Himachal but all over the country. Colourful Himachali caps are also famous art work of the people. One tribe, Dom, is expert in manufacturing bamboo items like boxes,sofas,chairs,baskets and racks. Metalware of the state include utensils, ritualistic vessels, idols, gold and silver jewelleries.

Weaving,carving,painting or chiselling is considered to be the part of the life of Himachalis. Himachal is well known for designing shawls especially in Kullu. The architecture,objects,shops,museums,galleries and craftsmen charm with a variety perfected over time.

In ancient India people lived in colonies called tribals and they were used to makeutility itemsfor their daily need, that art of making the crafts called handicrafts, and the items called handicrafts goods. Then people started selling these products in the local markets “haat”. Time has been passed and people have become more developed and civilised in all aspects, those who were making handicraft products have started trading their makings by increasing demand and population.In India the one of the most famous for the handicraft is Himachal Pradesh.

Handicrafts from Himachal Himachal Pradesh is famous for its Handicraft producst. Some of them are designer shawls of Kinnaur, broidered handkerchiefs of Chamba and beautiful caps of Kullu. The state is also well known for the painting school of Kangra Valley.


“Himachal Pradesh is well known for the handicraft  items and also for various crafts.Colourful Himachali caps are also famous art work of the people.Handmade products which is highly in demand not only in Himachal but all over the country."

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