Description
Kullu Pure Wool Handloom Geometric Motif Grey Melange 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.
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