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