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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.

 

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.

Speaking at Parichay 2023

Speaking at Parichay 2023

Speaking at Parichay 2023, Dr. Rohini shed light on how she came across the miniature art of Chamba Rumal.⁣

Splendor of Pahari Embroidery: Documentation of Technique and Decorative Features

Splendor of Pahari Embroidery: Documentation of Technique and Decorative Features

Since olden times, before 1948, Hill states of Punjab (present day Himachal Pradesh or Pahari states) were well known...

Development of Design Catalogue for Sustenance of Traditional Craft of Chamba Embroidery

Development of Design Catalogue for Sustenance of Traditional Craft of Chamba Embroidery

Designs and motifs in traditional Chamba embroideries have deep rooted cultural significance. 

Pahari costumes

Pahari costumes

Watch out for some significant evidences of pahari embroidery in miniature paintings and their similarities with surviving museum specimens!!

 

TECHNIQUE ANALYSIS of Rumal Showing Scenes from the life of Krishna

TECHNIQUE ANALYSIS of Rumal Showing Scenes from the life of Krishna

Drawing: The embroidery is in miniature style where the drawing could have been commissioned from the professional artist.

Chamba rumals in collection of Gawthorpe Museum

Chamba rumals in collection of Gawthorpe Museum

It was indeed a great pleasure to document Chamba rumals in collection of Gawthorpe Museum, Lancashire!!

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