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1. Kinnara/ Spitian Craftpersons/ Artisans: Zopa or Zo belonging to the sub-caste engaged in handicraft activity for their livelihood is Buddhist by religion. There are about 25-30 families left who pursue this trade. Lately they are migrating to cities to earn alternative means of livelihood or to places where there is demand for their products. Their products belong to the Buddhist style and traditional Tibetan craft patterns are used for elaboration but craft practice is native to the Western Himalayas.

  • Sculpture - Buddhist Deities in Brass & Silver
  • Utensils, Kitchen ware - Thama Thakyag (elaborate cup lid & stand, tea pot, etc).
  • Wood Craft -
    • Wood Carving - Soltags, (Tables) Tsampa  (Container), Chapor (Cup... )
    • Door panels, Altars, Drums ( Nga)
    • Temple Pillars, Brackets & Shafts
  • Ornaments - Ulthag, Baju, Nang/ Dugn, Sudub, Dhigra.

2. Kulvi Craftpersons/ Artisans - Thawli a sub-caste engaged in wood work.

3. Lahouli Craftpersons/ Artisans

4. Chamba Craftpersons/ Artisans

5. Kangra Craftpersons/ Artisans

6. Thanka Painters (Tibetan Scroll Painters)

7. Kashmiri Craftsperson, Durai & Sozni  (Embroidery)

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