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Weaving , Carving , Painting , or chiselling is considered to be the part of the life of ''Himachalis''. Himachal is well known for designing shawls especially in Kullu . The Architecture , Object s, Shop s, Museum s, Galleries and craftsmen charm with a variety perfected over time. Women take an active part in Pottery and men in Carpentry . For ages, wood has been used in Himachal in the construction of Temple s, Home s, idols etc. WEAVING Extreme cold winters of Himachal necessitated Wool Weaving . Nearly every household in Himachal owns a pit-loom. Wool is also considered as pure and is used as a ritual cloth. The well known woven object is the Shawl , ranging from fine pashmina to the Coarse desar. Kullu is famous for its Shawl s with striking patterns and vibrant Colour s. Himachali caps are of typical styles and they differ region to region. In Kinnaur shawls, saris and trousers are woven in wool. The Shawl s woven in Rampur , also known as Rampur chaddar, are known for their soft Texture and durability. In Chamba district, Weaving assumes a chequered pattern. Besides Shawl s, Carpet s and Blanket s are also a vital part of the Himachali lifestyle. WOOD CRAFT Himachal is the one of those few areas in India , where wood has played a significant role as a structural material. Pine , Deodar , Walnut , horse Chestnut and wild black mulberry are found in abundance in Himachal . Places famous for woodcraft are Chamba , Tisa , Kalpa , Kinnaur and Kullu . Village homes are constructed with carvings on Door s, Window s, Balcony panels etc. This can be found in remote areas of the state espicially in Kinnaur and Kullu districts. Culture of Himachal Pradesh @indialine.com METALCRAFT Objects crafted with Metal s fulfil the ritualistic needs of Himachalis. In 600AD, the courts of the Himachali kings had mastered the craftsmen who were specialised in metalware. Antique metal statuettes are one of the most significant aspects in many temples of Himachal . The Statue s of God s and goddesses also appear as ''mohras'' or in metal plaques. In fact, metalcraft in the state grew around Temple s and Palace s. Repousse technique was made in use to create the temple doors of ''Vajreshwari Devi'', ''Jwalamukhi'' in Kangra , ''Bhimkali'' in Sarahan and ''Chandika Devi'' in Kinnaur . A canopy made of gold at the Jwalamukhi temple is one of the example of Himachal's metalwork which believed to have been gifted by Mughal emperor Akbar . The metalwork of Kinnaur depicts a unique synthesis of Buddhism and Hinduism . Brass is oftenly used for trending household utensils. Some of the towns where good metal work found are Bilaspur , Chamba , Rekong Peo , Rohru , Sarahan and Jogindernagar . REFERENCE |
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