Product Description
Shawl Industry of Kashmir is the pioneer handicraft and has been here for times immemorial. Kashmiris have been making shawls for thousands of years owing to the cold climate and abundance of pure wool available in valley. On the eve of Mughal occupation of Kashmir, shawl industry was extensively established and achieved the highest degree of perfection. Jehangir, one of the Mughal emperors says about these shawls , ” These are so excellent that there is no need to praise them”.
Raw material: There are two principal types of fabrics that are used for making shawls – Pashmina, Raffel.
Pashmina: Pashmina – the word derived from Persian word meaning wool is known as cashmere in western countries. The fiber for this extremely soft, warm and light wool is combed from the undercoat of the Goats living in the most remote areas of the Himalayan Mountain range, Nepal & Tibetan border and Ladakh region of Kashmir. Prices of shawls made of Pashmina depend upon the quantity of pure Pashmina as it is usually blended with ordinary wool or rabbit’s hair. we have huge variety of selection to choose from. You can even order how much Pashmina you want in your shawl – 80 % Pashmina & 20 % Wool or vice versa. the combination can be of Pashmina with Silk / Wool / Cotton / Synthetic Fabric.
Kashmiri Pashmina shawls are world famous for their quality and embroidery because only Kashmiri Pashmina shawls are embroidered. The very expensive among these are “Jamawar shawls” which are embroidered all over, and normally take one full year or more for completion; other Pashmina shawls Jali Shawls, Doordar Shawl, Bootidar Shawl, Neemdoor Shawl etc being only embroidered to a lesser extent, normally the central area, sieve-like embroidery or just a strip along its borders.
Raffle is the simplest kind of the fabric that is used to make shawls in Kashmir
Iqra Wani (verified owner) –
Beautiful drape and very elegant, though the color is slightly warmer than in the pictures.
Simran (verified owner) –
Beautifully lightweight and drapes like a dream; the fringes are delicate so handle with care.
Hafsa Kanth (verified owner) –
Really great purchase, the shawl is long and wide enough to style in multiple ways.
Saira (verified owner) –
The colors of the threadwork are so vibrant and really stand out against the dark base.
Tanya Arora (verified owner) –
It wraps so elegantly around the neck, though it does need to be folded carefully to avoid deep creases.
Fatima Bhat (verified owner) –
Keeps the winter chill away effortlessly; highly recommend storing it with moth repellents.
Zoya (verified owner) –
Very happy with the quality, and the customer service was quite helpful when I asked about sizing.
Tanya (verified owner) –
The subtle sheen on the fabric is lovely, making it perfect for evening parties.
Mateen Buch (verified owner) –
Outstanding quality, quick delivery, and affordable prices—perfect shopping experience!”
Krishna (verified owner) –
Good quality, genuine and at such an affordable price.
Owais Shah (verified owner) –
“Impressive quality and delivery speed at such budget-friendly rates!”
Waseem Khan (verified owner) –
“Impressive quality and delivery speed at such budget-friendly rates!”
Nida Banday (verified owner) –
Almost perfect; the fabric is incredibly soft, but the shade of blue was a bit lighter than expected.
Hira (verified owner) –
Authentic, handwoven feel that you just can’t get from factory-made winter wear.
Diya Reddy (verified owner) –
Really authentic feel and great warmth, but it does require careful dry-cleaning to maintain it.
Mehek Khanday (verified owner) –
The embroidery is exquisite and neat; the shawl itself is slightly thinner than expected but very warm.
Rani (verified owner) –
The traditional borders are perfectly woven, though the raw edges take some getting used to.
Amina (verified owner) –
Beautiful craftsmanship all around, I just wish it came with a small printed care instruction card.