Ajaz Ahmed Bhatt

Just as its beauty, the valley of poonch is unique both in its history and geography. The endangered crafts of Poonch are as breathtaking as the lushy green Valleys and peaks. Gabba is one of the significant handicraft of Poonch and Kashmir as well. Due to ethnicity, geographical and cultural similarities with kashmir craft of poonch shares many similarities with that of kashmir be it embroidery or handloom. Gabba making have its root in village life, therefore the image of rural culture and taste and aesthetic preferences are visible in craft. It is an example of sustainable design as it reuses old blankets /rugs as resource of new useful products.           Gabba is used by common man to keep warm in long and harsh winters of valley. It is a creative craft out of worn and torn blankets and textile.               The warmth of the loving hands and intricate beauty of valley can be seen on Gabba's. The hand embroidery on Gabbas are not just unique but ancient, it has be

Poonch woolen and handicraft services is a handicraft service run by local women of poonch. Presently a total number of less than 15 women work under this association due to lack of equipment and raw materials available. These women create (make) a number of handicraft materials ie: baskets, vases, rugs, mats(hay), etc. View But Embroidery is what makes them shine bright. Yes! They embroid in different colours, styles, and patterns that makes it worth. View A number of different products of different sizes, and quality are designed depending upon the comfort and demand. Apart from embroidery women are good at knitting,that make it sound more awesome. But lack of exposure and material, support make it hard to keep motivated. Gabba embroidery : Gabba is one of the native rugs(carpet) to Valley of poonch. Women in poonch are good at this art.  gabba are one of rhe most beautiful and demanded art peice of this valley. Embroidery  These women are good at