Raw Material Used:
Raw material used for making shawls, that is wool, is available locally and worsted yarn is imported from outside. The Pashmina is the first grade wool derived from the domesticated animals known as Pashmina goats. In summer, the wild Himalayan goat sheds its fleece on the high mountains. From this, the hill people spin and weave exceptionally fine and valuable shawls during winter months. The spiti area is well known for Pashmina wool. Wool of the wild Himalayan sheep and ibex is also used in certain areas.

Design & Pattern:
The exclusive range of shawls of Himachal Pradesh can be plain as well as designed. Himachal shawls in their floral, geometrical and traditional designs are very popular with the high elite and the sophisticated society both within and outside the country. The designs of the shawls are mostly simple and carry attractive colour scheme. The colour largely depend upon mixing of wool. Proper mixture results in beautiful colours like gray, blue, mustard, red and black. Over elaboration and superfluous decorations in shawl are skillfully avoided.

The popular draping styles of Himachal Pradesh shawls include:

• Dhobroo
• Pattu

Types of Himachal Pradesh Shawls:
The most popular types of Himachal Pradesh shawls are:

• Kullu Shawls
• Kinnauri Shawls