The Kullu Shawl is a type of shawls made in kullu, India, various geometrical patterns and different colors. Originally , the indigenous kullvi people wove plain shawls but after the arrival of craftsman from the Bushahar in the early 1940s more patterned shawls became popular.
Kullu Shawls are crafted from Pashmina wool, Yak wool, Rabit wool, Sheep wool and other handmade materials.
What is done to make Kullu Shawls?
Set up the Warp:- Wool has to be extracted from Yak, lamb, sheep, angora and Pashmina Goat and it has to be spun to make thread cone. Unwind the woolen yarn from the woolen cone. tread it through the wire healed, roll it onto the warping drum.
Mount the warp:- place the warp on the frame loom.
Weave the pattern:- Use the embroidered artwork method to weave the pattern onto the loom.
Finish the shawl:- Tie tassels to the ends of the shawl or stitch woven strips to the borders.
Steam and iron:- steam and iron the shawl on a large roller.
What are kullu shawls made of?
Wool:- Pure wool is used for warmth and durability.
Angora wool:- Soft and lightweight Angora wool is added for comfort.
Pashmina:- Pashmina is extracted from snow goat is natural fiber used in Kullu Shawls.
Sheep wool:- Sheep wool is a natural fiber used in kullu shawls.
What are Kullu shawls used for?
Kullu shawls are often worn as outwear in the winter.
They are often worn for special occasion.
They can also be worn as wraps or Chadars.
They are ideal for open-air gatherings, rituals and prayers during pilgrimages.
