Besides traditional handicrafts Kullu Valley extends an ample array of
gift pieces. The woodlands of Kullu beget several twigs, cones
and branches, which are transfigured into imaginative shapes as
they fall aloof from the trees. These are available in Kullu throughout
the year but the locals mainly come out with fresh pieces in the
tourist season.
The gift pieces comprise of miniature baskets, toys, key rings,
momentos, images of deities, photo frames, all made of wood and
decorated and colored pine cones. These are mostly made of flakes
of pinewood.
The shops dealing in these mainly concentrate in Kullu and Manali
towns, Many small shops appear along the highway too displaying
their splendid gift pieces.