Know the magic of Himachali Handicraft in Canada!

Himachal Pradesh News Desk !!! Members of the Himachali Pravasi Global Association (HPGA) met Sanjay Verma, Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma in Ottawa, Canada, to popularize and establish the brand Himachali Handicraft in Canada. Bhagya Chander, president of Himachal Origin, told Ians over the phone: “We discussed different topics, including One District One Product (ODOP) initiative to promote Himachali handloma, kangra tea, more and state tourism in Canada.” He said Verma gave him the assurance that his office would support and guide him on other ways to promote Himachal and his culture in Canada and his culture in Canada. HPGA members discussed HPGA’s vision and mission with Verma on Friday and assessed them of projects doing HPGA with its affiliate counterparts in 18 countries around the world, including the US, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, the Netherlands and Japan. Earlier, for the first time in history, during the celebration of the Hindu Heritage Month in November, HPGA members performed the Natty of the Hill State in Parliament Hill in Otawa. The mountainous state is known for the art of embroidery on the Chamba handkerchief (handkerchief). As is known, which was born and flourished in the Princely State of Chamba (now Chamba district) in the 16th and 17th centuries, where there was a school of Chamba. Short paintings had state protection. The state government has registered Chamba handkerchief, Kullu Shawl and Kangra tea under the GI of GI Act (registration and protection). Registration of these items under the GI Act has helped artisans, producers and others to market their original products worldwide. GI registration is a community patent, with the entire community of artisans, producers and other stakeholders of a specific area rather than a person. The State -himachal Handicraft and Handloom Corp is also conducting special training for artisans in the art of embroidery on Chamba and Kangra schools, small paintings, metal -artifacts and leather products in Chamba and Kangra schools. -Ians Shimla News Desk !!! CBT shares this story