Bhuttico Factory Showroom

Himachal Pradesh


The widely respected Bhutti Weavers’ Cooperative, established in 1944, has its factory showroom of Bhuttico on the west side of the Beas River, on the edge Bhuntar's northern suburb, Shamshi (8km south of Kullu). As well as shawls, there's a good range of classic Himachali hats.

Shamshi has many other weaving companies along the 2km stretch leading south to central Bhuntar.


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