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A session on Chamba Rumals: Embroidered narratives of Pahari Embroidery

A session on Chamba Rumals: Embroidered narratives of Pahari Embroidery

A session on Chamba Rumals: Embroidered narratives of Pahari Embroidery by Dr. Rohini Arora

EMBROIDERED CHOLIES OF PAHARI REGION: A TECHNICAL STUDY

EMBROIDERED CHOLIES OF PAHARI REGION: A TECHNICAL STUDY

Pahari embroidery was practised in different parts in undivided Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. The surface ornamentation of these articles with respect to design, raw material and technique were beautifully adapted according to their utility.

Following the Chamba Rumal Craft Trail

Following the Chamba Rumal Craft Trail

Ensconced in a deep valley next to the Ravi river, the town of Chamba still remains charmingly untouched by modern life – with its ancient temples, heritage homes, palaces and an amazing museum that documents the history and culture of the area.

 

Pahari Embroidered Cholies

Pahari Embroidered Cholies

Sharing more on pahari costumes seen in ancient sculptures of early centuries, similar patterned costumes are depicted in in chamba rumals and miniature paintings and their resemblance with some surviving field specimens!!

RUMAL SHOWING LIFE SCENES OF LORD KRISHNA

RUMAL SHOWING LIFE SCENES OF LORD KRISHNA

Off-white cotton rectangular muslin rumal (coverlet) is divided into four rectangular divisions, with a narrow floral creeper border

Rumals of chamba curated finest sarees for Taneira

Rumals of chamba curated finest sarees for Taneira

Parichay 2023 presented captivating ensembles of Tussar silk sarees, blending the rare craft, Chamba Rumal.

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