Скачать или смотреть Handloom Shawls of Himachal at the MSME Fest, Shimla-Including Guinness World Record 2026

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⭐ 1. Guinness World Record – Largest Handmade Shawl Display
At the HIM MSME Fest 2026, Himachal Pradesh officially entered the Guinness World Records for displaying the most handmade shawls together at one place. A total of 4,023 handcrafted shawls were exhibited at the Ridge in Shimla, each made by local artisans and Women Self-Help Groups from all 12 districts of the state.
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This event highlighted:

Handloom skills of Himachali weavers

Traditional patterns from regions like Kullu, Kinnaur, Chamba, Kangra, and beyond

Collective effort of artisans preserving age-old craft traditions

The shawl industry’s potential to contribute to rural employment and sustainable livelihoods
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The Guinness World Records certificate was received by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, marking Himachal’s handloom heritage on the international stage.
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⭐ 2. Kullu Shawls – The Pride of Himachal

Kullu shawls are among the most famous woolen products in India, known for:

Bright and intricate borders

Natural wool, pashmina, and angora

Distinctive geometric designs

Softness and warmth ideal for Himalayan winters

Kullu shawls hold a GI (Geographical Indication) tag, safeguarding their traditional origin and authenticity.
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⭐ 3. Shimla & Other Regional Shawls

Beyond Kullu, the fest showcased:

Shimla handloom shawls — elegant, lightweight, with subtle designs

Kinnauri shawls — rich tribal motifs and elaborate patterns

Chamba woolens — distinctive regional embroidery influences

Lahaul-Spiti and Mandi pieces — thick, high-altitude weaving adapted for extreme cold

Each district brings a unique cultural identity to its shawl style, reflecting local traditions and skills.
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⭐ 4. Significance of the MSME Fest

The MSME Fest serves as:

A platform for small artisans and self-help groups

A marketplace for handloom products directly connecting craftspersons with buyers

A way to boost tourism, heritage, and local economy

A stage for women weavers and traditional craft communities to gain recognition
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Shimla handloom shawls

Kullu shawls

Himachal handloom

Guinness World Record shawl display

Largest handmade shawl display

Himachal shawl exhibition

Kinnauri shawl

Himachali woolen products

Shimla Ridge MSME Fest

Handloom artisans Himachal

Women Self Help Groups Himachal

Traditional Himachali weaving

Himalayan wool shawls

Kullu GI tag shawl

Himachal pashmina

Woolen craft Himachal

Himachal cultural festival

Handloom expo Shimla

Shawl weaving Himachal

Himalayan craft heritage

MSME India event

Himachal tourism festival

Handmade shawl showcase

Kullu, Shimla, Kinnaur shawls

Himachal handicrafts exhibition