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Himachal is a land unique traditions and
contrasts. The handlooms and
handicrafts are integral part of
Himachal's cultural
tradition. Each area has its own distinct dialect and
crafts. The primary occupations with rural Himachal
is agriculture, horticulture, handloom & handcraft activities but over
the years some of the fine crafts have been on the verge of decline due to
infiltration of fake counterparts from the neighboring states, thus
diminishing the revenue for Himachal's entrepreneurs, artisans engaged
with handloom & handicraft sector. There are number of cooperative
societies working in Manali, Kullu and adjoining areas for the welfare of
artisans and languishing crafts of Himachal.
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The BHUTTICO handlooms
& handicrafts cooperative society is one of the prominent
organization in the entire valley setting standards and excellence towards
this end. It has been credited with class A status for its
unprecedented growth and welfare of its artisans members |
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There are few young
enterprising people in Kullu valley who dared & took challenge in highly
competitive market to introduce handlooms and handicrafts of Himachal
Pradesh on global scale. Mr. Baldev Gharsangi's
innovative vision and strategic planning has brought respect to the
Handlooms & Handicrafts
of region.
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The
Handloom tradition in entire Manali &
Kullu Valley is very
ancient. Earliest historical & mythological references references
convey that this entire part of
HIMALAYAS
was once abode of Gandharvas (Holy Angels) and celestial musicians. |
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In the early days of evolvement of khaddis
(the hand driven loom) emerged & took the shape of a handloom,
that produced good products rapidly. Weavers from Rampur Bushehar,
brought patterned handloom & products.
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The patterns woven illustrate/ethnic colour
contrasts as well as depiction of natural colours.
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In Olden
times this zone was an important trading centre on the great route to
Central ASIA- to Tibet and China. After Tibet invasion this route and
the trade has been restricted since long thus diminishing old
multinational identity of entire region. |
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