Paisley Shawls from Kashmir; a piece of tradition

The silken feel of a richly woven paisley shawl against the skin is an experience. A paisley shawl with the classic twisted teardrop is a wardrobe staple. Drape one of these luxurious paisley shawls on your most basic little black dress, and your outfit is transformed.

A paisley shawl in pashmina or in soft wool is not a new fashion accessory. This piece of classic drape has been a hot fashion must-have for more than 100 years now. Even now an intricately designed, hand embroidered Paisley shawl is a pleasure to own. Wear one – especially an authentic wool paisley shawl with delicate embroidery designed by the artisans from Kashmir– and you will be the centre of attraction and your kashmiri paisley shawl a piece of conversation.

A classic Paisley shawl will have the twisted tear drop shape brought out by intricate design and needle work first originated in Indian and Persian weaving. In the early 15th century the weavers in Kashmir were heavily influenced by Persian design elements, and created richly woven wool paisly shawls incorporating the paisley motif.

Since 1586, the weavers in Kashmir have been creating paisley shawls with complex designs in pashmina and wool fabrics. Women in Europe first realised the pleasure of wearing such exotic and luxurious jamawar paisley shawls that gave them the freedom to drape it across their shoulders any way they wanted. Ever since the desire hasn’t ebbed - there is a constant revival of the Kashmir paisley shawl in rich silk, wool and, pashmina. Even today the elaborate embroidery and the detailed paisley motifs on the rich kashmiri paisley shawls make an interesting point of conversation.

And that is what The Kashmir Company brings you with its collection of gorgeous, elegant, hand-dyed and hand embroidered paisley shawls that are a pleasure to wear. We source directly from the artisans and create designs that are contemporary yet maintain the traditional paisley motif.

Our designs are timeless, and we use pure Kashmir wool to create these paisley shawls. Color-block your bright red shift dress with a black paisley shawl from our collection. The deep red motifs will complement your dress. The densely embroidered border in red and the large paisley motif in the body of the paisley shawl are unique to the design collection by The Kashmir Company. This is definitely for the fashionista who is always ready to be the life of a party.

But if your choice is more towards the muted, subtle statement then you will like our rich wool paisley shawl in Ivory with blue paisley motif. The color is an original and is perfect for draping over your sheer, neutral shirt. But our favorite from the collection is the Field of Fall woollen Black paisley shawl. The embroidery is definitely intricate, and the body has a cruciform flower motif with each petal being paisley. Four big paisleys meet the central flower from the four edges of the paisley shawl. The muted earth brown and green tone of this kashmiri wool paisley shawl can go practically with any outfit because of its neutral undertone. Crafted by master artisan from Kashmir, this paisley shawl is a piece of classic fashion to own - a modern vintage.