Embroidered Ladies Shawl - Jet Black Shawl with Soft Striped Borders

This exquisite wool Embroidered Shawl from the ancient region of Himachal Pradesh beautifully reflects the mystical beckon of the high mountains. With a rich Jet Black field, this exquisite ladies shawl features softly contrasting borders of petite geometric patterns interwoven in shades of Walnut Brown, Mocha, Chocolate, Soft Beige, and Cream White.
Kashmiri hand-embroidered flowering boughs, blossoms, and slender paisleys in Crimson Red, Olive Green, and Peach embellish the ends, while the lengthwise edges are delicately adorned with petite floral symbols. Artistically embroidered florets in Crimson and Olive are gracefully scattered across the field, giving this classic Indian shawl a luxurious touch often found in the best shawls from the region.
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Created of superior quality 100% mid-weight wool, this Shawl has been fashioned by master weavers in the Himachal Pradesh region of Northern India and hand embroidered in Kashmir. A luxurious wool shawl ideal for dress occasions from day to evening, it is also a wonderful selection as a Meditation Shaw, perfectly suitable for many traditions.
Fabric: Wool Shawl, midweight
Full Shawl Dimensions: 40" wide x 81" long plus 1 1/2" self fringe at each end
End Border design depth: 16 3/4”
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