The Chamba Rumal is an embroidered coverlet worked in a 'do-rukha' double-satin stitch that looks identical on both sides, often called 'needle painting'. Its miniature-style scenes of Krishna's raas-leela once accompanied Pahari weddings as gifts of honour.
- Region of origin:
- Himachal Pradesh
- GI registration:
- Chamba Rumal
- Materials:
- fine-cotton/silk; silk-floss
- Techniques:
- double-satin do-rukha embroidery
- HS code (customs):
- 6304
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About Chamba Rumal
The Chamba Rumal is an embroidered coverlet worked in a 'do-rukha' double-satin stitch that looks identical on both sides, often called 'needle painting'. Its miniature-style scenes of Krishna's raas-leela once accompanied Pahari weddings as gifts of honour.
- Region of origin
- Himachal Pradesh
- GI registration
- Chamba Rumal
- Materials
- fine-cotton/silk; silk-floss
- Techniques
- double-satin do-rukha embroidery
- HS code (customs)
- 6304
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Chamba women of Himachal Pradesh.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Chamba Rumal is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Chamba Rumal”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
Buying Chamba Rumal — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Chamba Rumal pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Chamba Rumal piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Chamba Rumal authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Chamba Rumal is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Chamba Rumal”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Chamba Rumal piece cost?
- Handmade Chamba Rumal typically ranges from ₹1,500 to ₹80,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Chamba Rumal piece?
- Keep Chamba Rumal out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
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