Interpretation of Kashmir shawl traditions
Kashmir shawls are renowned wherever they go for the beautiful hand embroidery, an art that is a combination of imagination, endurance, and tradition. We can see the beauty and variety of these embroideries in Pride of Kashmir, each one telling a different story.
Crewelwork (Aari Embroidery)
With the hooked needle, the designers embroider delicate paisley and floral patterns, making every shawl an art form.
Chain Stitch and Satin Stitch
With these stitches, the designers build them into delicate floral and geometric designs, infusing texture and depth to the fabric.
Zari Work
Silver and gold threads are stitched or woven into the shawl, creating luxuriance.
Kani Weave
It is a special method in which wooden pins of small size are utilised in place of a shuttle to create beautiful patterns that not only appear beautiful but are also long-lasting.
From tediously brushing the goat hair to spinning the wool and weaving the pattern, every step is done by hand, sometimes by skilled women weavers. It is a time-consuming job with much hard work and long hours, but the payoff is a shawl that can’t be surpassed for softness and warmth.
Encouraging Kashmiri embroidery is to save a lost art of yesteryear.
No two shawls are ever the same, each bearing the personality of the craftsman who created it.
The shawls are gorgeous draped over ethnic and western attire both, so they deserve a place in every closet.
A Kashmiri shawl is actually a piece of jewellery, a work of art. Go through our range and choose the ideal one to bring a bit of Kashmiri chic into your life.
