Kullu Shawls owes its origin to the Kinnauri Shawl. It is made made in Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. These shawls have become world famous because of their elegant look, brilliant traditional patterns, quality and reasonable cost.
Kullu shawls being lightweight are draped around the shoulders.

The designs and intricate motifs of Kullu Shawl's have derived from Kinnauri design. With the passage of time the design patterns have simplified enormously. Today Kullu shawls are available in various colors. Various colours are used for the ground and vast range of acrylic colors are used for the pattern in the border. Kullu shawls are available in various stuffs including wool, Angora, Pashmina and handspun material. The yarn used to make Kullu shawls are chemically dyed or vegetable dyed. A Kullu shawl is a light woolen fabric and its production is a big source of livelihood for the people of valley.
Kullu shawls are available in both bright and soft color combinations. They have a huge-variety of geometrical designs, floral and animal designs. Some of the popular patterns of Kullu shawls are Plain shawls, Plain with ek phool, Plain with teen phool, Shawl having design all over it etc.
Kullu Shawls are always in high demand due to their affordability. But the price of shawls varies depending upon the quality of wool and the pattern.
Shawls made on the handloom are expensive as compared to those made on the powerloom.
Kullu Shawls Fabric:
Kullu Shawls are made from light woolen fabric. It is available in diverse designs and colors. It is made from various types of wool such as:
- Australian Merino Wool
- Angora Wool
- Pashmina Wool
- Local Sheep Wool
- Acrylic yarns
- Synthetic wool
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