Pahadi Handkerchiefs is a traditional handicraft of
Himachal Pradesh. It is also known as Chamba handkerchief as this art came
Chamba. It is believed that this art was supported by King Rajsingh and his queen Sharda of Chamba.
The handkerchiefs are made of square or oblong pieces of cloth. Scenes from the life of the Lord Krishna and the Puranas are embroidered with silk threads. Round pieces of mirror are then integrated into the embroidery pattern.
Pahadi Handkerchiefs are produced in Chamba,
Kangra,
Mandi,
Bilaspur and
Kullu areas.
