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Photograph — A historic depiction of shawl-making craft (representative photograph). Source image unavailable; caption preserved.
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Handloom Textiles · Himachal Pradesh — Kinnaur
Kinnauri Shawl
A warm, tightly woven wool shawl from the high-altitude Kinnaur valley, patterned with distinctive geometric borders.
GI status: GI-registered, 2018
Shelf life: Indefinite
Women-led sector
| Category | Handloom Textiles |
|---|---|
| Region | Himachal Pradesh — Kinnaur |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2018 |
| Typical shelf life | Indefinite |
| Women's role in production | Spinning of local wool and much of the finishing work is carried out by Kinnauri women; weaving is a household craft in which women play a leading role alongside men. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: A durable woollen good that only becomes more valuable with age if well kept — no spoilage risk.
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