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Handlooms & Handicrafts of Kullu Valley |
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The artisans of Kullu valley preserve a rich heritage of handlooms
and handicrafts. There is an amazing range of beautiful handloom
and handicraft products in Kullu.
The traditional brilliant colours of the Handlooms probably manifest people's zest for
life and creation.
The famous Kullu Shawls
are admired for their elegant look. Kullu Caps are widely worn by the local people
and are also equally popular among tourists.
Warm local Tweeds, Pattus, Muflars etc. are the other handloom
products largely produced in Kullu.
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Metal & Wood
Crafts |
Metal Crafts of Kullu include Mohras (The masks
of the deities), Ornaments, Musical Instruments, various articles
of household use and Sheet Metal products.
There are excellent wood carvings in
the temples of Kullu. These traditionally made temples display
remarkable Woodcraft .
There are many lesser known crafts in Kullu. The widly practiced are slippers
of grass, straw carpets, mattresses, woolen quilts, hand knitted
woolens and baskets.
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Handloom - A major
occupation of the Valley |
In Kullu Valley a large section of the population is involved in
Handicraft industry. In 1997-98, total production from the govt.
registered handlooms was worth Rs. 27.07 crore.
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Development Programs |
The state government of Himachal Pradesh has been running various
development programs for the upliftment of Handicraft Industry.
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