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Kashmiri shawls are improved by different sort of weaving Art or hook weaving; themes are well-known floral designs and sozni or needlework's, is finely crafted by expert craftsmen. The material and intricate weaving , embroidery makes it costly.
Kashmiri shawls are improved by different sort of weaving Art or hook weaving; themes are well-known floral designs and sozni or needlework's, is finely crafted by expert craftsmen. The material and intricate weaving , embroidery makes it costly.
There are three fundamental filaments / fibers from which the Kashmiri shawls are prepared , these are - wool , Pashmina and most costly Shatoosh
Pure wool shawls are known as raffal having distinctive numbers of counts of wool - 40, 60, 80 etc., if the tally expands so does the prices.
Kashmiri Pashmina Shawls : Pashmina is known for its delicate and luxurious quality. Pashmina yarn is spun from the hair of the ibex available at 14,000 feet over the ocean level, Pure Pashmina is extravagant yet blended Pashmina with wool is less costly.
Shahtoosh , the fabulous ring shawl is famed because it is light, soft and warmness. However it is a banned item now for the reason that hairs of the Tibetan antelope’s throat are meticulously collected until there are sufficient for a shawl.
