Crafts Maps of India - Himachal Pradesh

The early phase of Pahari miniature painting is famous for its simplicity and strong colours. The artist, has borrowed the stylistic conventions of the Basohli and Chamba school of art. The goddess Durga seated on the lion represents the popularity of the Shakti cult prevalent in this region. In the middle portion a woman is shown embroidering the Chamba Rumal. The second side of the map is a Chamba in highly skilled embroidery.