Kashmir Embroidered Shawl - Crest Jewel - Black Shawl - SOLD

Our very elegant Kashmiri hand-embroidered black shawl features opulent Crest Jewel motifs on all four corners gracefully floating into the field. The surrounding borders of this lovely wrap are beautifully embellished with a flowing garland of crest jewels, petite Paisleys, delicate floral boughs, and ornamental scrollwork.
With a luxurious Jet Black background, this heirloom quality Kashmiri Shawl has been adorned with Sozni single stitch embroidery in harmoniously balanced shades of Palest Golden Sage, light Almond Brown, Saffron, and pastel Dusty Pink. This exciting shawl displays the influence of French shawl designers during the 1800’s and is hallmarked by the highly detailed artistry of that period. Unique in expression, this is an absolutely beautiful shawl suitable for dress as well as non-formal occasions. Also, 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 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 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: 40” wide x 80" long
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