Tools and Raw Materials

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Gaddi Blanket Making - Himachal Pradesh

Woolen Blanket

Tools and Raw Materials

The tools and raw materials that are used for making Gaddi blankets are as follows:

• Wool: It is the basic raw material used for weaving a Gaddi blanket.

• Cutter: It is used for chopping off the wool and the first layer sin of the sheep.

• Wool Carding Brush: It is used for cleaning the wool.

• Spinning Wheel: The spinning wheel is used for forming woolen threads.

• Whorl Drop Spindles: It is used for whirling the woolen thread on to it.

• Fly Shuttle: It is used while weaving to pass the woolen threads from one side to
the other.

• Pirn: It is used to wind the yarn for weaving.

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Gaddi Blanket Making - Himachal Pradesh