Handloom and Handicrafts products of Kullu.

In the beautiful canopy of nature,musical loudness of river Beas,ever cool and fresh weather lies a city named Kullu .The city is not only famous as tourist and river rafting spot but also for its warm hand weaved shawls and handicrafts.Dedicated weavers of the city weaves variety of products from Pashmina wool(obtained from Pashmina goats ),Angora wool(obtained from rabbit),and variety of weft woven shawls.

A Handloom in Kullu weaving factory.

The extreme cold winters of the district necessitated wool weaving. Thus, the cold climate prevalent is suitable for sheep and goat husbandry, which fulfills the necessity for woolens. Almost every household in the district owns a pit loom and every one can be seen spinning yarn on a spindle.

women weaving manually on handloom.

instruments used in weaving.

yarns and threads used.

The tradition of handloom weaving and handicrafts arose due to the geographical and climatic conditions of the state, which necessitated the initiation of these crafts, but these days it has taken the form of a fashion. It does not mean that the local people are neglecting their tradition instead being very faithful to their culture they are not ready to give up ancestral customs, design and skills, but are intentionally looking for avenues, which will allow them to preserve their tradition as well as cater to the needs of modern buyers. With the passage of time certain alterations have occurred in the designs, motifs, and patterns along with the alterations in modes of processing, which have worked towards enhancing the status of weavers and the looms.