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Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Government has instituted a new award to encourage the artists and artisans in the unique genre of Phari Painting known as Chamba Rumal. According to official of Himachal Pradesh Art Language and Culture Academy public sector unit, the award would be given to the best performer in Chamba Rumal painting after organising a competition among the applicants. The prize would be named as ‘Academy award for Chamba Rumal’.
‘Rumal’ means handkerchief, but Chamba Rumal is not used to be kept in the pocket. it is generally used for covering gifts, placing on metal & bamboo trays and baskets on any special occasions as birthdays, weddings, festivals or fairs. Chamba Rumal is an embroidery work that originated during the eighteenth century in the Chamba Valley. It is a kind of painting on cloth done with the help of needle and thread. It is largely based upon the Kangra and Chamba schools of painting. Besides handkerchief, other products in this craft include wall hangings, hand fans, dice board, bodices, cushion & pillow covers, caps, fans (pakhi) and many other things depicting religious, historical & social themes on the Rumal such as Radha-Krishna, Krishna Ras Leela, Nag Leela, Shikargah, Gaddi & Gaddan with lamb, Minjar fair of Chamba, etc.
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Chamba Rumal is the symbol of pahari art and craft. I appreciate the effort of Himachal government in preserving the pahari culture. But an eye should be on the effective implementation of the awards. Hats off to them.
Chamba Rumal is the symbol of pahari art and craft. I appreciate the effort of Himachal government in preserving the pahari culture. But an eye should be on the effective implementation of the awards. Hats off to them.
A unique feature of the Chamba Rumal is that the embroidery looks similar from both sides. Such art and craft needs to be preserved and encouraged
A unique feature of the Chamba Rumal is that the embroidery looks similar from both sides. Such art and craft needs to be preserved and encouraged
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