Embroidered Shawl from Kashmir - Multicolour Jamawar Stripes

Dramatically styled Kashmiri hand-embroidered shawl featuring richly hued stripes embellished with garlands of Himalayan flowers and bouquet medallions. Each lengthwise coloured band of this beautiful wrap is elegantly adorned with blossoms,leaves, petite paisleys, and meandering vines.
The luxurious multicolour background is created in shades of Golden Brown, Crimson Red, Prussian Blue, Royal Navy Blue, Palest Dusky Blue, Beige, Spice Brown, and Rust Brown. Embroidered by hand in Sozni, or single straight-needle stitch with Pink, Apricot, Lilac, Saffron, and Olive Green, this is an heirloom quality Kashmiri Shawl. Unique in design, it is an absolutely beautiful shawl suitable for dress as well as non-formal occasions. As well, it would be a wonderful and memorable gift shawl.
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This exclusive, delicate mid-weight wool shawl is adorned with a polished style that spontaneously draws admiring notice to the lovely embroidery created by the finest artisans of Kashmir with dedication and genuine care. Fashioned of fine twist, downy soft Lambswool Pashm spun and woven with a petite Diamond pattern, this full size shawl would be a welcome addition to any shawl lover’s treasure chest.
Fabric: Soft Lambswool Pashm loomed in Kashmir, delicate midweight
Embroidery Style: Kashmiri Sozni single straight-needle stitch style, Silken finish rayon embroidery thread. Embroidery stitches on back range from short through lengthy connecting stitches.
Full Shawl Size Dimensions: 39 1/2” wide x 81" long
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