Pattu

Pattu - The traditional dress of Kullu Women wear the pattu. Its basic structure is 2/2 twill or a diamond weave while the pattern is woven in weft rib weave. It is made from mill spun woollen yarn of natural or dyed colours. Pattus used for everyday wear are plain or chequered with simple borders. The ones worn during celebrations are ornately patterned with design motifs along the weft as well as the warp. Many a times the pattus may have a red woven border called 'Kushti' running along the vertical edge. Since the last few years, however there is a trend towards stitching a separate 'Kushti' or a patterned border at the selvedge of the pattu. This has been done to reduce the labor involved and to make it lesser cost-effective, without reducing its visual appeal.

The pattu is draped around the body and secured at the shoulders with a pin, locally referred to as the 'Bumni'. A muffler or sash is then tied around the waist to hold it in place.

Technical Specifications

Yarn Used

Warp- 2/44's, 2/48's woollen worsted.
Weft- 2/44's, 2/48's, 2/32's.
Patterning- 2/32's woollen worsted/ acrylic 2-3 ply.

Size- 1.40 m x 2.80 m, 1.50 m x 3 m.

Weave- 2/2 twill, diamond twill (base) & weft rib (patterning).

Weight- 650 gm to 800 gm approximately.