Himachal: Knitting Their way to Self-Empowerment, Lahauli Style
Women in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti make snowy months the foundation of their livelihood, form collectives to hand-knit GI-tagged Lahaul socks.
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Women in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti make snowy months the foundation of their livelihood, form collectives to hand-knit GI-tagged Lahaul socks.
They use abundantly available pine needles to weave items of everyday use and decor, earning a handsome monthly income