Art And Craft Of Himachal Pradesh
7. Metal Craft
Metal Craft is one of the ancient and most developed Handicraft of Himachal Pradesh. The traditional pure metals, copper and silver were used in day-to-day life such as utensils and jewelry. The artisanship in casting, ornamenting and etching on copper and silver show superb proficiency, daintiness and taste. 
8. Paintings
The Kangra and Chamba Schools of Miniature Paintings is a famous Handicraft of Himachal Pradesh. they evolved in the small states of Nurpur, Kangra, Kullu, Chamba and Sujanpurtira around 18th century AD. These paintings generally known for portrayal of court and romantic scenes. The Gompa School, Buddhist in origin, is the third school of painting in Himachal Pradesh.
9. Rugs and Carpets
Rugs and carpets of Himachal Pradesh have developed into an industry from a handicraft. You may find carpets in various shapes, sizes, colors and motifs. Chutku or blanket, Gudma or soft blanket, Thobi or floor covering and Kharcha or mattress is also made by the traditional weavers. Goat hairs and sheep's wool are used to make thee carpets and rugs.
10. Shawls
Shawls are the trademark of Handicraft in Himachal Pradesh. the shawls are made from the fleece shed by the goats. The shawls are available in plain as well as in exquisite designs and in variety of colors such as gray, blue, mustard and black depending on the wool. The most notable shawl of Himachal Pradesh is the soft Pashmina shawl made from the hairs of the Pashmina goat.
