Textiles & CraftsPlanned TrackArtisan hamlets across Parvati and Beas basins (Kullu & Kinnaur)

Traditional Wool, Weaving & Natural Dye Revival

“Proposed craft track for hand-spun desi wool and botanical dyes.”

Scope & Background

A planned craft documentation and support track exploring natural mordants and mountain botanical dye sources (walnut hulls, madder root, pine bark) alongside traditional handloom weavers.

Proposed Field Objectives

Document indigenous botanical dye recipes with weavers in Kullu
Connect independent handloom weavers with ethical raw wool sourcing
Highlight verified chemical-free textile craftsmanship when marketplace operations open

Current Operational Status: Planned Track

This initiative is currently in the proposed planning stage. Uttarkunth does not publish invented participant counts or fabricated field outcomes; verified milestones will be recorded here only after on-ground cohorts complete real fieldwork.

Field Residency ScheduleProposed — Cohort dates to be announced once field operations open

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Karmayog Field Ethos

Uttarkunth does not accept cash donations or operate as an aid charity. We welcome dedicated contributors who want to exchange technical skills, ecological knowledge, or creative documentation directly on the ground.