 Ancient people of Chamba were known to have worn a fine woolen blanket or "chadar" around the waist, to keep warm in the cold climate.It was often tied or girdled with a band or "patka", as evidenced by some archaeological discoveries in the area depicting this fashion.The Gaddi people have traditionally worn white embroidered caps and loose-fitting white woolen garments known as a "chola", tied around the waist with a black wool rope.