The state will exhibit Chamba rumal, Kinnauri and Kullu shawls, metal handicrafts, machine-dried apples and apricots, black cumin seeds (kala jeera) among other things from Wednesday, while the ...

Shimla, Jan 25 (IANS) Lalita Vakil, a craftsperson involved in protecting the globally acclaimed but dying art forms of the erstwhile princely hi ...

Kangra paintings, Chamba Rumal (handkerchief) and art crafted plates which are almost on the neglected state have come alive to give the feel of Himachali culture to the guests arriving at the ...

Chamba rumal (handkerchief) is a 17th-century art promoted primarily by women of Chamba’s royal family for dowries as an important gift, was also a dying art, though a fascinating miniature work ...

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Often called 'Paintings in Embroidery', the art of Chamba rumal is losing its relevance and the skills required for it are fast disappearing.

Floral borders and motifs, birds and animals were the signature style of the Chamba rumals. Coinciding with Chambal rumal paintings, various contemporary artists displayed their works as well.

The city of Chamba is located in the scenic valleys of Himachal Pradesh and offers not only amazing landscapes but also a rich cultural heritage, deeply rooted in its handicrafts and artisans.

Arlekar also hailed the region’s handicraft, the famed Chamba rumal and chappal in particular, saying they had brought international recognition to the region. Earlier, the governor had formally ...

Watch an exhibition of Chamba Rumal embroidered pieces. This traditional art form on a piece of cloth comes with elaborate floral borders, ornamentation, and portrayal of figures and animals. The ...

Chamba, a beautiful spot tucked away in Himachal Pradesh, India, is a treasure trove yet to be discovered for many travel buffs and fans of different cultures. With a historical lineage that's ...