The state is well known for its handicrafts. The carpets, leather works, shawls, metalware, woodwork and paintings are worth appreciating. Pashmina shawls are a product that is highly in demand in Himachal and all over the country. Himachali caps are famous art work of the people. Extreme cold winters of Himachal necessitated wool weaving. Nearly every household in Himachal owns a pit-loom. Wool is considered as pure and is used as a ritual cloth. The well-known woven object is the shawl, ranging from fine pashmina to the coarse desar. Kullu is famous for its shawls with striking patterns and vibrant colours. Kangra and Dharamshala are famous for Kangra miniature paintings. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is the state well known for? ANS1 handicrafts QSN2 The majority of all households in Himachal own a what? ANS2 pit-loom QSN3 What is considered pure and used as a ritual cloth? ANS3 Wool QSN4 What is Kullu famous for? ANS4 shawls with striking patterns and vibrant colours QSN5 What are Kangra and Dharamshala famous for? ANS5 Kangra miniature paintings