Kullu Pure Wool Brick Red Stole

With Existence of over 200 years, Kullu stoles are named after the Kullu Valley, the place of origin in Himachal Pradesh, Kullu Town has a rich heritage and the references of Kullu stoles are found in many historical books. In ancient times Kullu was known as Kulant Peeth – Meaning end of Habitable world. 

Kullu Stoles are well known for its unique texture, yarn & typical traditional design patterns. The fabric is made on Handloom with yarn on which value addition is done by inserting threads during weaving by hand to develop geometric/floral motifs in such a manner that both sides of the fabrics give the same look. 

The kind of wool used to manufacture the shawls are Local wool, Merino wool, Angora, Pashmina, Cotton & Yak Wool. 

Traditional Motifs of Kullu fabrics are Phul, Guddi, Tipu, Tara, Chiri, Sada kiru, Dabbidar kiru, Mandir, Bulbul chashm, Chabi, Laheriya, Gulab, Sirihri, & Danedar. 

Uniqueness

• Kullu fabric designs are geometrical in nature whereas other shawls are embroidery based.
• Unique Designs that looks the same from both sides due to its weaving, designing and color combinations.
• Distinctive features of Kullu stoles is the stripes or band running horizontally widthwise at the lateral ends.
• Craft Traditionally Valued among the community.