Garshalooms-An Introduction Women of Lahaul Garsha, the land of dakinis, is an ancient mystical land tucked in the lap of the majestic Himalayas. The women of Garsha have continued to weave the magic of the land for ages in their uniquely handcrafted products.The woollen and silk products truly capture their humble mastery and skill. The history of the socks traces back to the times when some Moravian missionaries came and introduced the practices to our ancestors in Garsha. When Garsha is covered under t hick blanket of snow during winters, the women start knitting intricate designs with unreal ease. The products have an additional layer of warm emotions meant to protect at temperatures as low as -20 ° C. The flowers designed on the socks are called “mentok” in local language. The socks are also used as a Taks i.e. gift, for special occasions. When married girls visit their parental home after long time, they come with gifts like socks and traditional foods. It ma...