Once the most celebrated and widely patronised art of the Medieveal Princely State of Chamba, the embroidered handkerchief, known as the Chamba Rumals, lie nearly forgotten and have become a dying art among women of the area. Upheld mostly by the Muslim weavers of the area, who bring to life the Hindu Themes of Rumals, they are no longer the coveted part of wedding trousseau they used to be, very rarely practised by young girls of the area now.
With a live weaving session by artist, Heena, this video brings back to you the dying art of Chamba Rumals and its history.
