Kashmiri Embroidered Shawl - Taupe Heather with Four Border Adornment - SOLD

Beautiful hand-embroidered Kashmir Shawl designed for knowledgeable shawl aficionados who genuinely cherish Luxury Shawls, but who are also seeking a fine wool shawl that may be enjoyed for a variety of occasions. All four borders of this beautiful wrap are lovingly embellished with delicate, highly detailed embroidery depicting a scroll of Lotus Blossoms.
With a background of softly heathered Taupe, this heirloom quality Kashmiri Shawl has been embroidered in refined Sozni style with harmoniously balanced shades of Plum, Saffron, Antique Natural Gold, Pale Golden Apricot, and Dark Walnut Brown. This exceptionally elegant shawl displays the graceful creative influences of the textile arts with origins in both Persia and Kashmir, and would be an important addition to any collection. As well, it would be a wonderful gift shawl for any memorable celebration of the Heart.
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This exclusive very fine wool shawl is adorned with a polished style that spontaneously draws admiring notice to the superb embroidery created by the finest artisans of Kashmir with dedication and genuine care. Embroidered shawls of this caliber take many months to complete, and are often paced along with production of shawls calling for less demanding styles of adornment, affording the artist a much needed rest for the eyes and also a break from the intense levels of concentration required for the finest embroideries.
Equally enjoyable as an evening shawl to attend the performing arts, special events, or as a perfect accessory to bring quick transformation from day wear to evening attire, this lovely embroidered shawl is also delightful when draped softly around the neck or across the shoulders to smarten a business suit. Fashioned of fine twist, downy soft Lambswool Pashm spun and woven in Kashmir for a gentle, warm touch, this wonderful full size Shawl would be a welcome addition to any shawl lover’s treasure chest.
Fabric: Mid-weight, downy soft Lambswool Pashm, loomed in Kashmir
Embroidery Style: Kashmiri Sozni single stitch style, petite to mid-length stitches, silken finish rayon thread
Embroidery Depth: 2 1/4” on end borders, 1 3/8” on lengthwise borders
Full Shawl Size Dimensions: 40” wide x 84" long
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