HANDICRAFTS OF GARHWAL

Chamoli the abode of Gods, reputed for its shrines and temples, is one of the hill districts of Uttarakhand, India. The Indo-Tibetan people who have made their homes in the High Himalayas for centuries (Mana and Niti valleys of Upper Chamoli) were called "Bhotiyas". The Bhotiya tribes, from ancient times when they had trade with Tibet, accepted the woollen industry as an essential part of their lifestyle. For centuries their women have been moving their 
Ptdu, thulma, carpets, chutka, lava, shawl, asans, pankhi, gudma etc. were prepared very artistically.The entire mountain belt, from the Western Himalayas to the Northeast frontier region, produces wide range of woollen articles, each distinctive in its own way. Difficult geographical conditions and lack of transport resulting in difficult access to the region had helped in maintaining their monopoly over this trade for decades.

The returns are not at all comparable to the amount of input by these people in the form of labour and time, therefore special stress should be laid to encourage their craftsmanship and capabilities which would not only provide them with a valuable alternative source of income and personal development but will also preserve the extinction of the craft. The present study is the macro effort in this area.mall "pithachan" (Loin-loom).


Some Handicraft Products which is made by Gharwali’s

1- Jute Braided Bag- Jute Braided work shpping Bag is ideal for carrying grocery and other items. This product is 100% natural, environment friendly and bio degradable. This product is mainly made by the women beneficiaries of self help groups formed by Bhartiya Gramotthan Sanstha in Rishikesh and nearby areas.

2- Jhoomer- This product is also 100% natural environment friendly and also made by house womens in their groups.

3- Yoga Slipper- Yoga slippers are flat and comfortable. They are made up of jute fiber. They are 100% Animal free, natural and eco-friendly.

4- Jute Fruit Basket- Ideal use for For keeping fruits, vegetables and other household items. Apart from fruit and vegetables this basket can also be used to store multiple household utilities in proper way.

5- Jute Ganesh Ji- This eye catching hand made jute wall Ganesh icon in brown jute demonstrates the elegance and greatness of God. This wall idol is well matched to place it in holy places of your home or to be given as a present on good occasions such as festivals, house warming ceremony etc.

6- Jute Door Mats- Door mats is an essentials part of our homes These natural/ Beige color foot mats are very attractive and superior in quality. These can be placed on the entrance, outside bathroom, in the kitchen and bedroom.

7- Jute Aasan- Jute Aasan is ideal for puja rooms. These natural/Beige color foot mats are very attractive and superior in quality.

Tehri Gharwal (Uttarakhand) Handicraft acts for the overall development and promotion of handlooms and handicrafts in the state. It aims at generating sustainable employment opportunities in these sectors by promoting specialized products for commercialization.


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