Blue-Coral Kashmiri Robe

The Kashmiri artisan's way with crewelwork makes for striking results. From the continuous chain stitches one could observe by zooming in on the motifs to the signature color palette of natural pastels, ari embroidery is instantaneously recognizable and inimitable. 

Kashmiri Robe 

 It finds its way into most of the much-coveted produce of the region, from shawls and stoles to jackets and sarees, and is the very picture of Kashmiri embroidered and traditional elegance. Indeed this one-of-a-kind robe is for those of us for whom glamour is a habit.

Jet-Black Stole from Kashmir

The stolen picture is the Cashmir itself. This glamorous stole was made out of top class wools of the homegrown type and was decorated with a assertion black base and luxuriously embroidered with floral and faunal motifs bizarre to the valley. 

Jet-Black Stole

The shade palette of the prosperous ariwork in the foreground is a mixture of heat neutrals and minimal herbal pastels. This variety of sticking is endémic in Cashmir, beginning with crewwork method in the shades and motifs used. The stylised and sophisticated arcades add jazz to this stolen usual chic. 

Sozni Embroidered Paisleys Shawl

The appeal of Pashmina is unrivaled. This spectacular shawl, dyed by the darkness of Kashmir's night skis, is a great example of oriental charm. Derived from the Persian word “Pashum” for softness, pashmina yarn is spun from the naturally depigmented hair of Tibetan and Ladakh's native Changra goats.

pashmina Paisleys Shawl

The skills required to use such carefully selected yarns (dyeing, weaving, embroidery with various techniques, etc.) are handed down to the local Kashmir craftsmen of the previous generation. Zoom in on this shawl's gorgeous paisley to understand the intricacies of ancient embroidery techniques.

Intricate Sozni Embroidered Paisleys Pashmina Handloom Shawl

This solid-colored pashmina is fit for a queen. The rich color of moist earth becomes the fabric like no other neutral. Because pashminas have traditionally been woven in a statement, feminine colors, this one is sure to stand out. An infusion of pretty pastels characterizes the embroidered panels along the edges, which complement the field color. 

Pashmina Handloom Shawl

A single work of pashmina such as this one takes weeks, if not months, of labour to be finished, making these shawls as desirable they are the world over

Tussar is one of the signature silks produced in the subcontinent. Its inimitable cream ivory colour makes it easily distinguishable, not to mention its relatively rugged texture. The saree you see on this page is a tussar silk  number handpicked from Bengal.

Sand Tussar Sari

It is the Kantha embroidery that dominates the border and pallu that gives personality to this saree. Kantha is the term for fabrics finished with running stitches done by hand, a technique perfected by Bengali women seeking to recycle old fabrics lying around the house.

Tussar Sari 

The motif chosen is of a wedding procession, stitched repetitively in rows along the fabric. This would be a great saree to wear to daytime gatherings such as on casual luncheons with family and shopping trips with friends.