Pashmina & Wool
Wool shawl, 'Modern Princess'
Working in the style of priceless jamewar shawls, Sandeep Malhotra conjures flowers and paisley swirls. The original textiles were embroidered by hand. So intricate was the work that a person could finish only one shawl in his lifetime.
Wool shawl, 'Orchid Whisper'
Delicate as a whisper, pale rose caresses floral motifs in lilac and baby blue. Hand-knotted fringe edges this enchanting shawl by Sandeep Malhotra. He works on a traditional loom, re-creating the intricate jamewar patterns that were once created with laborious needlework.
Wool shawl, 'Nostalgia'
Embroidered by hand, floral paisley motifs find a home on pale teal. Syed Firoz designs the lovely shawl using hand-loomed wool.
Wool shawl, 'Majestic Wine'
Delicate embroidery defines a wide, lavish border on a deep wine background. Transforming hand-loomed wool into fashion, Syed Firoz designs this elegant shawl.
Wool shawl, 'Peach Arbor'
Flowering on handloomed wool, peach blossoms cover a beautiful shawl. Syed Firoz creates a floral maze with fine hand embroidery.
Silk and wool shawl, 'Diamond Light'
Diamond clouds form concentric paths on the rich, soft textures of this shawl. Sajad masterfully creates the subtle patterns as he weaves the silk and wool shawl on a traditional Kashmiri loom.
Wool shawl, 'Kashmir Celebration'
Adil shares Kashmir's legendary weaving tradition with this spectacular shawl. It is loomed by hand of quality wool featuring classic paisley patterns in rich shades of red, black, and brown.
Wool shawl, 'Ruby Night'
Dazzling on a black wool background, lavish paisley and floral motifs illuminate this lovely shawl. Sheikh Rafi and his family present the wrap, which is hand-woven, embroidered by hand and edged with fringe.
Wool shawl, 'Confetti Sunset'
A shower of colorful confetti casts a spell of joyous elegance. It marks the striped borders of this hand-loomed orange wool shawl, centered by a pink band. From Adil, this shawl's trendy style is a testimony to Kashmir's versatile legacy.
Wool shawl, 'Memories'
The regal beauty of traditional Indian paisley distinguishes this elegant shawl. Handloomed of virgin wool, the reversible wrap by Sandeep Malhotra features fringed borders.