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Bhojpatra Of Pangi - Hill Post (opens the original)
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The valley is known as one of the biggest continuous forest and green covers in the region. Blue pine, deodar cedar. Chilgoza pine Walnut, hazelnut, and maple sprawl the areas. Moist slopes and depressions hold large, rare tracts of high-altitude Himalayan birch forests (locally known as Bhojpatra). The tree is moderate sized with papery brownish-white bark. It is found in groups at timberline in Himalayas. Its broad leaves are heavily lopped for fodder. Birch is traditionally valued by high-alt
Weaving Art Of Pangi - Hill Post (opens the original)
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Manu presented me with a ‘Yak wool shawl’ while in Bharmour last year. I have nostalgia for the Yak wool weavings I came across during my Pangi* days in the ‘80s. The weaving art is an indispensable tribal craft. Local textiles are deeply knotted with the regional identity of traditional attire. Pangi’s weaving patterns incline towards simple, rustic aesthetic patterns compared to the intricate geometric motifs of some neighboring tribal belts. In the valley, it is especially handwoven from brig
Stone Art Of Pangi - Hill Post (opens the original)
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On my travels to Pangi*, I witnessed a unique blend of rugged Himalayan craftsmanship and divine symbolism. The stone art of the Valley and its neighboring regions represents an ancient tradition where functional utility meets ancestral worship. Stone is not just a geological feature—it is the base of cultural identity and architectural flexibility. The ancient art is deeply knotted with indigenous hill architecture. The historical stone artefacts hold immense archaeological and spiritual appeal
Metal Art of Pangi - Hill Post (opens the original)
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I wonder if I am an art critic or a connoisseur of artefacts, but I do love art. During my visits to Pangi in the eighties, I had many opportunities to interact with the artists and artisans. ‘Pangi metal art’ is a historic handicraft. I am happy to know that presently the skill has been protected under the GI registry as Chamba Metal Art. That helps authenticate and preserve the traditional metalworking knowledge passed down through generations of indigenous artisan families. The legal protecti
Wood Art Of Pangi - Hill Post (opens the original)
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It is only last month that ‘Pangi wood craft art’ was awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Government of India. I am enthralled by my past travels to Pangi with an indelible trail of impressions of the unique art. Passing through a drifting cloud of the essence of artistry, mythical motifs and mystical figurines instill a feeling of occultism. The wood art of Pangi Valley is an ancient, intricate tribal craft natively known as Kasht Nakashi. To be a part of the broader
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