Gabba Making in Valley of Poonch, Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir)
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