Kashmiri Shawl with Fine Hand Embroidery - Paisley Court - Lilac Shawl - SOLD

Dramatically styled Kashmiri hand-embroidered shawl features dancing Paisley scrolls and floral motifs on two diagonally opposite corners gracefully floating into the field. All four borders of this beautiful wrap are elegantly embellished with delicate Himalayan flowers, leaves, petite paisleys, and meandering vines.
With a luxurious Lilac background, this heirloom quality Kashmiri Shawl has been adorned with Sozni single stitch embroidery in harmoniously balanced shades of Plum, Pastel Pink, Ice Pink, Saffron, and Cream Beige. This exciting shawl displays the fluid artistry so characteristic of the period of the 19th century Sikh maharajas. Unique in design, this 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 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 finer hand work.
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 and warm touch, this full size shawl would be a welcome addition to any shawl lover’s treasure chest.
Fabric: Soft Lambswool Pashm loomed in Kashmir, midweight
Embroidery Style: Kashmiri Sozni single stitch style, petite to mid-length stitches, Silken finish rayon embroidery thread
Full Shawl Size Dimensions: 39” wide x 81" long
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