As wondrous as the first green leaf of spring high up in the
Himalayan range, as intense as the blue sky of a perfect summer day and orchards filled with
apples and cherries, as festive as the harvest of fall and maple leaves blazing a fiery orange
across the Kashmir valley, and as breathtaking as the first snowfall of winter covering the
mystic land in a pure white blanket – Seasons Shawl Collections is an exclusive, exquisite, and
timeless collection of hand made and hand embroidered shawls from Kashmir meant for only those
with the most distinctive taste.
Kashmir valley is
referred by locals as ‘Paradise on Earth’. Surrounded by the snow capped mountain ranges of the
mighty Himalayan ranges, this is a land of magnificent Himalayan glaciers, luxuriant white
flowers blooming in the almond orchards, flocks of snow white sheep grazing in the highland
pastures, white waters of mountain streams gushing down into the meandering river Jhelum and
fluffy white clouds reflected in the majestic Wular lake and the beautiful Dal lake as they float
by in the clear blue sky.
Each an ‘ivory’ vignette of the beautiful spring-summer season in Kashmir. And as winter arrives,
a white blanket of snow covers the surrounding mountains and Kashmir valley, freezing the many
lakes and turning the valley into a winter wonderland.
Inspired by the beauty of white captured so eloquently by nature in Kashmir, we have created the
Ivory shawl collection – an exclusive offering of elegant 100%
hand embroidered Kashmir
shawls in shades of ivory on 100% Kashmir wool. Each and every
ivory shawl
breathtakingly exquisite and unique, any shawl in our Ivory shawl collection can make a summer
day or night special. A wedding or a walk on the beach with a special someone, a Sunday afternoon
stroll through the shopping district, a graduation, a homecoming, a christening or afternoon tea
with friends – the possibilities are endless and making an elegant statement subtly and
beautifully is just a shawl away.
In For many
centuries the Great Silk Road connected a complex network of trade routes from Europe with Asia.
The route was so named as silk was considered more expensive than gold and was rare and expensive
in the west. Trade caravans, diplomatic missions, merchants representatives of religious circles,
dervishes, warriors and millions passed on this road through time, one of the most famous
travelers being Marco Polo in the 13th century. A second trade route joined the Great Silk
Road across the Khunjerab pass, that linked Kashmir and the capital of Punjab,
Taxila.
For Kashmir, the Great Silk Road was not only the trade lifeline, but also routed all the
religious, social and cultural influences that shaped the destiny of this land. Hieuen Tsaing,
the great Chinese traveler came to Kashmir walking on this road. This road was also
used by the great Sufi saints of Central Asia who came to Kashmir and spread the light of
Islam.
‘Reshum’ in Urdu language means silken thread.
Inspired by the Great Silk Road, the Kashmir Reshum
Silk Shawl Collection is an exquisite
collection of embroidered shawls made of 100% Kashmir silk. The intricate silk
hand-embroidery on these lustrous shawls further enhances the beauty of these very exotic and
one-of-a-kind ivory, white, cream shawls.
Kashmir shawl has
been characterized by the boteh (or buta,meaning flower),the principal motif with which the shawl
is associated. This repetitive curvilinear shape has been known by many names since its first
appearance on shawls in the eighteenth century - most famously called paisley. The development of
the
Kashmir shawl is closely related to the development of the boteh motif; the motif’s
different forms express different periods in the shawl’s development. It began in the Mogul
period as the flowering plant and by the middle of the nineteenth century it had developed into
an extremely stylized form of sweeping sinuous curves far removed from any resemblance of
nature’s flora.
The
Kashmir Paisley Shawl Collection is all about the ‘boteh’ design that Kashmir
embroidered
paisley shawls are famously associated with. Hand embroidered on 100% Kashmir
wool, all embroidered shawls in these
paisley shawls have a myriad of paisley
designs ranging from the simple to the very complex using naturally colored bright threads that
further emphasize the beauty of this famous paisley motif.
Nishaat Garden was
created in the mid 17th century on the shores of the beautiful Dal Lake in Kashmir valley
by the brother of the Mogul Empress Noor-Jahan. A tiered garden that descends gradually to almost
merge into the Dal lake (the 12 tiers symbolizing the 12 signs of the zodiac) is home to many
unique plants and flower species, and is especially breathtaking in spring. Against a backdrop of
the Zabarwan mountains and the majestic Pir-Panjal ranges of the Himalayas this 350 year old
tiered garden even today continues to capture the imagination with its majesty and beauty as it
did when created for the Mogul Empress centuries back.
Inspired by the beauty of this famous garden we have created the Nishaat Collection of hand
embroidered shawls. This flower garden shawl collection, just as its inspiration, is elegant and
timeless and has been hand embroidered using traditional skills that is as old as the garden
itself. These flower shawls are 100% hand embroidered on 100% Kashmir wool, by master shawl
craftsman from Kashmir, with sinuous vines and flowers that capture the breathtaking colors of
the seasons in Nishaat Garden. Symbolic of new beginnings, the stunning
embroidered shawls
in the Nishaat Shawl Collection are perfect to make any occasion memorable and any moment
special.
In a famous magazine founded by Charles
Dickens, an article in 1852 read : ‘ If an article of dress could be immutable, it would be
the Kashmir shawl ; designed for eternity in the unchanging east; copied from patterns which are
the heirlooms of caste; and woven by fatalists, to be worn by adorers of the ancient garment, who
resent the idea of the smallest change…’.
Inspired by this myth and romance associated with the
Kashmir shawl and the ‘unchanging
and mythical east’, we present the Far Pavilions shawl collection which has intricately hand
embroidered wraps with beautiful floral designs on 100% Kashmir pashmina, wool and silk.
The Taj Mahal is the symbol of one of world’s greatest love stories , of a King’s love and
devotion for his beautiful queen , and the tomb he built for her to lay for eternity.
Kohinoor was the diamond installed on top of Taj Mahal’s famous dome, known to have been the
largest diamond of that period, desired by none other than the Queen of England. Many wars were
fought over the Kohinoor, eventually the Kohinoor was acquired by the British empire when India
was its colony and was sent as a gift to the Queen.
Inspired by one of world’s most beautiful and desired diamonds, the Kashmir Kohinoor shawl
collection consists of some of our finest and most exclusive embroidered shawls in bright jewel
colors. The embroidered shawls are 100% Kashmir wool, cashmere and pashmina with delicate and
full embroidery.
Inspired by an era of royal French
patronage heralded by Queen Josephine we have created an exclusive shawl collection befitting a
queen. Consisting of a selective few exclusively commissioned embroidered shawls,
each imperial heirloom quality shawl in this shawl collection is hand woven of the finest
Himalayan pashmina wool. Exquisitely hand embroidered, these embroidered shawls have
each taken about 6-12 months to complete. The embroidery style of these embroidered
shawls is sozni embroidery.
This exclusive luxury shawl collection is an ode to the Kashmir artisan, reflecting the very best
of their royal craftsmanship.
The Mughal Shawl Collection
The Moguls, inhabitants of the
vast steppe land of Central Asia , were a race of warlike nomads who conquered northern
India in the early part of the sixteenth century. Under Mughal rule, Kashmir abandoned its
isolation and attracted settlers from all over Asia. As renaissance was flourishing in the west,
the orient too was experiencing great artistic achievements. The Mughal period represents an
important and prosperous moment for the Kashmir shawl especially the
Kani shawl.
Kani shawls are weaved using special types of wooden needles ‘tojis’ and requires
intricate weaving skills and lengthy time.
One-of-a-kind Kashmir Ivory
Shawls
These hand embroidered
Kashmir wool
Shawls is one of the most exquisite and exclusive offerings of Kashmir Shawl Collections. A
riot of colors, this masterpiece has been created by an award winning Kashmir craftsman, his art
inherited from past generations as a family tradition. The entire body of the shawl is covered
with hand embroidered small and large flowers, buds, leaves and vines in colors that capture the
bounty of nature in spring and summer. These shawl have taken the artist 3 to 12 months to
hand-embroider and much attention has been paid while hand embroidering to ensure that every
little detail of the patterns and motifs are captured.
The 100% hand embroidered Kashmir wool ivory shawl has its entire body hand embroidered with
flower motifs, leaves and vines. The density of the embroidery is such that there are only
glimpses seen across the body of the shawl of its ivory base. In shades of red, green, yellow,
orange, purple and green this shawl captures and breathes the beauty of spring in the valley.
This magnificent shawl is recommended for any special occasion provided the one wearing the shawl
can handle being the center of much attention and conversation.
Embroidered Silk Shawls
Beautiful hand spun Kashmir raw
aspen Gold Silk Shawl with elegant hand-embroidery make this
silk shawl unique and
absolutely stunning. This silk shawl has been woven using two colors - one color silk threads for
the vertical weave and another color for the horizontal weave. Because of the colors used in the
weave and the type of weave, the silk shawl has a very exotic shimmer that makes it absolutely
breathtaking.
The hand embroidery on the
silk shawl is vertically aligned along its two ends, a band
consisting of large flowering vines about 20 inches wide. The colors used for the embroidery
compliment the base color of the
silk shawl.
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Luxury embroidered shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Pure Pashmina Shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Pashminas,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Designer embroidered shawls and Wraps,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Evening shawls, Evening wraps,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Wedding shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Pure Cashmere shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
downy soft Wool shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Paisley shawls, Kashmiri Shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Jamawar embroidered shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
rare Kashmiri Embroidered Shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
artisan Embroidered Indian Shawls
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Kashmir Shawl Collections
As wondrous as the first green leaf of spring high up in the
Himalayan range, as intense as the blue sky of a perfect summer day and orchards filled with
apples and cherries, as festive as the harvest of fall and maple leaves blazing a fiery orange
across the Kashmir valley, and as breathtaking as the first snowfall of winter covering the
mystic land in a pure white blanket – Seasons Shawl Collections is an exclusive, exquisite, and
timeless collection of hand made and hand embroidered shawls from Kashmir meant for only those
with the most distinctive taste.
Kashmir valley is
referred by locals as ‘Paradise on Earth’. Surrounded by the snow capped mountain ranges of the
mighty Himalayan ranges, this is a land of magnificent Himalayan glaciers, luxuriant white
flowers blooming in the almond orchards, flocks of snow white sheep grazing in the highland
pastures, white waters of mountain streams gushing down into the meandering river Jhelum and
fluffy white clouds reflected in the majestic Wular lake and the beautiful Dal lake as they float
by in the clear blue sky.
Each an ‘ivory’ vignette of the beautiful spring-summer season in Kashmir. And as winter arrives,
a white blanket of snow covers the surrounding mountains and Kashmir valley, freezing the many
lakes and turning the valley into a winter wonderland.
Inspired by the beauty of white captured so eloquently by nature in Kashmir, we have created the
Ivory shawl collection – an exclusive offering of elegant 100%
hand embroidered Kashmir
shawls in shades of ivory on 100% Kashmir wool. Each and every
ivory shawl
breathtakingly exquisite and unique, any shawl in our Ivory shawl collection can make a summer
day or night special. A wedding or a walk on the beach with a special someone, a Sunday afternoon
stroll through the shopping district, a graduation, a homecoming, a christening or afternoon tea
with friends – the possibilities are endless and making an elegant statement subtly and
beautifully is just a shawl away.
In For many
centuries the Great Silk Road connected a complex network of trade routes from Europe with Asia.
The route was so named as silk was considered more expensive than gold and was rare and expensive
in the west. Trade caravans, diplomatic missions, merchants representatives of religious circles,
dervishes, warriors and millions passed on this road through time, one of the most famous
travelers being Marco Polo in the 13th century. A second trade route joined the Great Silk
Road across the Khunjerab pass, that linked Kashmir and the capital of Punjab,
Taxila.
For Kashmir, the Great Silk Road was not only the trade lifeline, but also routed all the
religious, social and cultural influences that shaped the destiny of this land. Hieuen Tsaing,
the great Chinese traveler came to Kashmir walking on this road. This road was also
used by the great Sufi saints of Central Asia who came to Kashmir and spread the light of
Islam.
‘Reshum’ in Urdu language means silken thread.
Inspired by the Great Silk Road, the Kashmir Reshum
Silk Shawl Collection is an exquisite
collection of embroidered shawls made of 100% Kashmir silk. The intricate silk
hand-embroidery on these lustrous shawls further enhances the beauty of these very exotic and
one-of-a-kind ivory, white, cream shawls.
Kashmir shawl has
been characterized by the boteh (or buta,meaning flower),the principal motif with which the shawl
is associated. This repetitive curvilinear shape has been known by many names since its first
appearance on shawls in the eighteenth century - most famously called paisley. The development of
the
Kashmir shawl is closely related to the development of the boteh motif; the motif’s
different forms express different periods in the shawl’s development. It began in the Mogul
period as the flowering plant and by the middle of the nineteenth century it had developed into
an extremely stylized form of sweeping sinuous curves far removed from any resemblance of
nature’s flora.
The
Kashmir Paisley Shawl Collection is all about the ‘boteh’ design that Kashmir
embroidered
paisley shawls are famously associated with. Hand embroidered on 100% Kashmir
wool, all embroidered shawls in these
paisley shawls have a myriad of paisley
designs ranging from the simple to the very complex using naturally colored bright threads that
further emphasize the beauty of this famous paisley motif.
Nishaat Garden was
created in the mid 17th century on the shores of the beautiful Dal Lake in Kashmir valley
by the brother of the Mogul Empress Noor-Jahan. A tiered garden that descends gradually to almost
merge into the Dal lake (the 12 tiers symbolizing the 12 signs of the zodiac) is home to many
unique plants and flower species, and is especially breathtaking in spring. Against a backdrop of
the Zabarwan mountains and the majestic Pir-Panjal ranges of the Himalayas this 350 year old
tiered garden even today continues to capture the imagination with its majesty and beauty as it
did when created for the Mogul Empress centuries back.
Inspired by the beauty of this famous garden we have created the Nishaat Collection of hand
embroidered shawls. This flower garden shawl collection, just as its inspiration, is elegant and
timeless and has been hand embroidered using traditional skills that is as old as the garden
itself. These flower shawls are 100% hand embroidered on 100% Kashmir wool, by master shawl
craftsman from Kashmir, with sinuous vines and flowers that capture the breathtaking colors of
the seasons in Nishaat Garden. Symbolic of new beginnings, the stunning
embroidered shawls
in the Nishaat Shawl Collection are perfect to make any occasion memorable and any moment
special.
In a famous magazine founded by Charles
Dickens, an article in 1852 read : ‘ If an article of dress could be immutable, it would be
the Kashmir shawl ; designed for eternity in the unchanging east; copied from patterns which are
the heirlooms of caste; and woven by fatalists, to be worn by adorers of the ancient garment, who
resent the idea of the smallest change…’.
Inspired by this myth and romance associated with the
Kashmir shawl and the ‘unchanging
and mythical east’, we present the Far Pavilions shawl collection which has intricately hand
embroidered wraps with beautiful floral designs on 100% Kashmir pashmina, wool and silk.
The Taj Mahal is the symbol of one of world’s greatest love stories , of a King’s love and
devotion for his beautiful queen , and the tomb he built for her to lay for eternity.
Kohinoor was the diamond installed on top of Taj Mahal’s famous dome, known to have been the
largest diamond of that period, desired by none other than the Queen of England. Many wars were
fought over the Kohinoor, eventually the Kohinoor was acquired by the British empire when India
was its colony and was sent as a gift to the Queen.
Inspired by one of world’s most beautiful and desired diamonds, the Kashmir Kohinoor shawl
collection consists of some of our finest and most exclusive embroidered shawls in bright jewel
colors. The embroidered shawls are 100% Kashmir wool, cashmere and pashmina with delicate and
full embroidery.
Inspired by an era of royal French
patronage heralded by Queen Josephine we have created an exclusive shawl collection befitting a
queen. Consisting of a selective few exclusively commissioned embroidered shawls,
each imperial heirloom quality shawl in this shawl collection is hand woven of the finest
Himalayan pashmina wool. Exquisitely hand embroidered, these embroidered shawls have
each taken about 6-12 months to complete. The embroidery style of these embroidered
shawls is sozni embroidery.
This exclusive luxury shawl collection is an ode to the Kashmir artisan, reflecting the very best
of their royal craftsmanship.
The Mughal Shawl Collection
The Moguls, inhabitants of the
vast steppe land of Central Asia , were a race of warlike nomads who conquered northern
India in the early part of the sixteenth century. Under Mughal rule, Kashmir abandoned its
isolation and attracted settlers from all over Asia. As renaissance was flourishing in the west,
the orient too was experiencing great artistic achievements. The Mughal period represents an
important and prosperous moment for the Kashmir shawl especially the
Kani shawl.
Kani shawls are weaved using special types of wooden needles ‘tojis’ and requires
intricate weaving skills and lengthy time.
One-of-a-kind Kashmir Ivory
Shawls
These hand embroidered
Kashmir wool
Shawls is one of the most exquisite and exclusive offerings of Kashmir Shawl Collections. A
riot of colors, this masterpiece has been created by an award winning Kashmir craftsman, his art
inherited from past generations as a family tradition. The entire body of the shawl is covered
with hand embroidered small and large flowers, buds, leaves and vines in colors that capture the
bounty of nature in spring and summer. These shawl have taken the artist 3 to 12 months to
hand-embroider and much attention has been paid while hand embroidering to ensure that every
little detail of the patterns and motifs are captured.
The 100% hand embroidered Kashmir wool ivory shawl has its entire body hand embroidered with
flower motifs, leaves and vines. The density of the embroidery is such that there are only
glimpses seen across the body of the shawl of its ivory base. In shades of red, green, yellow,
orange, purple and green this shawl captures and breathes the beauty of spring in the valley.
This magnificent shawl is recommended for any special occasion provided the one wearing the shawl
can handle being the center of much attention and conversation.
Embroidered Silk Shawls
Beautiful hand spun Kashmir raw
aspen Gold Silk Shawl with elegant hand-embroidery make this
silk shawl unique and
absolutely stunning. This silk shawl has been woven using two colors - one color silk threads for
the vertical weave and another color for the horizontal weave. Because of the colors used in the
weave and the type of weave, the silk shawl has a very exotic shimmer that makes it absolutely
breathtaking.
The hand embroidery on the
silk shawl is vertically aligned along its two ends, a band
consisting of large flowering vines about 20 inches wide. The colors used for the embroidery
compliment the base color of the
silk shawl.
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Luxury embroidered shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Pure Pashmina Shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Pashminas,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Designer embroidered shawls and Wraps,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Evening shawls, Evening wraps,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Wedding shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Pure Cashmere shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
downy soft Wool shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Paisley shawls, Kashmiri Shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Jamawar embroidered shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
rare Kashmiri Embroidered Shawls,
Kashmir Shawl Collections
artisan Embroidered Indian Shawls
Kashmir Shawl Collections
Kashmir Shawl Collections
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