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INTRODUCTION

It’s a research initiative which aimed at capacity building of artisans for sustenance of traditional pahari embroidery. Pahari embroidery is known popularly for its spectacular Chamba rumals, pahari cholies and other household articles. The craft was practiced in various parts in undivided Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. At present it is only survived in Chamba. Chamba rumals are worldwide acclaimed for their double sided embroidery while other articles are worked all together differently in single sided stitches. The research is undertaken to explore, revive and innovate the grandeur of conventional craft in present times. Detailed analysis of museum pieces, allied to a field survey of artisans and a review of the commercial market, has helped to restore a traditional embroidery technique through intervention with the embroiderers. The product like rumals (dhaknus or chhabus) in varied sizes and shapes, wall hangings and apparels have been developed. Most of the products are double sided which can be used as partitions, covering for sacred books, musical instruments, sagan thal, fruit baskets, wall hangings etc. It’s a meticulous hand work in minute double sided darning and satin stitches embroidered on diverse range of delicate cotton fabrics with natural dyed untwisted silk yarns based on traditional themes. Come, explore and support the true sprits of artisans of Chamba!!