Chamba Rumal — Traditional Embroidered Textile Art

The Chamba Rumal is one of India's most extraordinary textile art forms — a hand-embroidered cloth that depicts scenes from Hindu mythology, Pahari miniature paintings, and folk tales. This art form originated in the Chamba court 300 years ago and was practiced by the royal women of the palace. Today, a handful of master embroiderers in Chamba town keep the tradition alive. Each rumal takes 2-6 months of meticulous needlework — the famous "dorukha" (double-sided) technique means the embroidery looks identical on both sides, with no knots visible. This piece features a scene from the Ramayana embroidered on unbleached muslin in silk thread. Size: 30cm x 30cm. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.