The Artisan
Anjali Vakil is a renowned artisan with over 20 years of expertise in Chamba Rumal embroidery. Her work reflects India's cultural heritage while blending traditional motifs with contemporary aesthetics to keep the craft alive.
Anjali Vakil
Anjali Vakil
Anjali Vakil is a renowned Chamba Rumal artisan with over 20 years of experience. She preserves this Himachali embroidery tradition through intricate double-sided satin stitch work, blending traditional motifs with contemporary designs.
The Craft
Chamba Rumal is a traditional embroidered textile from Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, known for its intricate needlework, vibrant colours, and detailed narrative compositions. Often called a “painted embroidery,” it uses double satin stitch (Dohra Tanka), creating an identical design on both sides of the fabric.
The Place
Chamba is a beautiful town in Himachal Pradesh, known for its hills, temples, and rich culture. It is also famous for Chamba Rumal, a traditional embroidered textile. Made with fine handwork, it features colourful designs and stories inspired by nature, mythology, and everyday life.
The Product
She is making modern day utility pieces bringing together the perfect blend of traditional designs fused with new day thinking. Besides this she kept the old tradition alive and still making Chamba Rumal on muslins with the traditional themes like Radha Krishna, Raas Mandal and many more.
Chamba, Himachal PradeshOrigin
Cotton and silkMaterial
Dohra TankaTechnique
National AwardRecognition
Story behind the Craft
Chamba Rumal began as a form of embroidery practiced by women in the royal households of Chamba. Traditionally gifted during weddings and special occasions, these beautifully embroidered textiles carried stories of love, devotion, and mythology. Over time, the craft became a symbol of Chamba's rich cultural heritage and skilled craftsmanship.
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