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The untold story of Pattu textile weaving traditions in the Indian Mountains of Kullu Valley, India

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Textile Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India
  • 2Department of Textile Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India
  • 3Department of Textile Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India
  • 4Department of Textile Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India
  • 5Department of Textile Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India
  • 6Department of Textile Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India
  • 7Department of Textile Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India
  • 8Department of Textile Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India

Int. Res. J. Social Sci., Volume 11, Issue (3), Pages 24-31, July,14 (2022)

Abstract

Traditional art and craft are evidence of India's cultural legacy. Handloom is an important part of Kullu valley's cottage industry. Himachal Pradesh's tribal people are well-known for producing wide variety of woollen apparel. Pattu is one among them and holds a distinctive position among Kullu's textiles. It's a hand-woven craft that Kullu women wear as a traditional outer garment. The difficult living conditions and limited resource availability have made local crafts an important part of people’s life and pattu is no exception. It is an integral part of local communities' social and cultural life, balancing utility with decoration. It’s important to preserve the core characteristics and essence alive. The paper explores the process of Pattu weaving, its types and motifs and how this craft can be revived in today’s contemporary society. It also addresses the prominent characteristics and the need for cohesive work collaborations that promote the craft's progressive expansion.

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