Ladakh Nambu Wool
Nambu is the thick hand-spun woollen cloth of Ladakh, woven in narrow strips and stitched into the warm 'goncha' robe that withstands the cold desert of the high Himalaya. Pashmina from Ladakh's Changthang also begins here.
- Region of origin:
- Ladakh
- Materials:
- sheep-wool; yak-wool; pashmina
- Techniques:
- hand-spinning; narrow-loom weaving
- HS code (customs):
- 6214
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About Ladakh Nambu Wool
Nambu is the thick hand-spun woollen cloth of Ladakh, woven in narrow strips and stitched into the warm 'goncha' robe that withstands the cold desert of the high Himalaya. Pashmina from Ladakh's Changthang also begins here.
- Region of origin
- Ladakh
- Materials
- sheep-wool; yak-wool; pashmina
- Techniques
- hand-spinning; narrow-loom weaving
- HS code (customs)
- 6214
How it’s made
hand-spinningnarrow-loom weaving
The makers
Crafted by Ladakhi weavers of Ladakh.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin