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PGS Organic Farmers in Pangna Valley, Himachal Pradesh

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Mitti Ka Kaam – Terracotta and Pottery

July 11, 2017

QUICK OVERVIEW Origin: Village Dewari, Pangna Valley, HP Products: Ghade, Maths, Gharoloo, Diye, Karwe, Paru and Gamle Tools Used: Potter’s wheel, Mud Kiln, Thread, Detailing Needles Craftsperson: Inderdev Verma, Natar Verma   THE CRAFT Terracotta is practiced as a hereditary craft in Pangna Valley, and can be traced back at least three generations. Over time, … More Mitti Ka Kaam – Terracotta and Pottery

Kullu Aur Kinnaur Ki Shawls – Woolen Handloom Craft

July 11, 2017

QUICK OVERVIEW Origin: Kullu, Himachal Pradesh Products: Kullu and Kinnauri Shawls, Per Wool cloth for Himachali Jackets Tools Used: Weaving Loom, Thread wheel, Needles Craftsperson: Lakshman Ram     THE CRAFT The high altitude climate of Himachal Pradesh, locally available wool from reared sheep and goat, and quality pashmina wool from Tibet, has made weaving … More Kullu Aur Kinnaur Ki Shawls – Woolen Handloom Craft

Bans Ka Kaam

July 10, 2017

QUICK OVERVIEW Origin: Jaipur, Rajasthan Products: Temple Miniatures, Ships, Monuments, Name Plates, Animals Tools Used: Carving knife, Scale, Scissors, Hammer, Pliers, Compass, Tweezers, Sandpaper Craftsperson: Pawan Kumar                                     THE CRAFT Several types of bamboo are locally available in … More Bans Ka Kaam