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Himachal Pradesh, India

Shatt Village, Himachal Pradesh

A village where women weave the pattu, a traditional wrap, entirely in wool on a loom.

The pattu is woven in wool from start to finish. A cream body is edged with a red hem, a row of stepped triangles and a wide woven band of geometric motifs, finished with a wool fringe.

Traditional dress — Shatt village
Traditional dress — Shatt village
Community
Women weavers of Shatt village
Materials
Wool
Techniques
Hand-loom weaving