Hand-loomed and undyed natural cashmere forms the basis of this pretty pashmina which has been hand-embroidered with green vines of ditsy flowers and paisley motifs.
The cashmere has been carefully selected to be the whitest fibres, so although it is a very light colour, it is all-natural and has not been dyed or bleached.
Crafted using hand-loomed and hand-woven cashmere from the Ladakh plateau. The embroidery is done in the popular Sozni style, a needlepoint technique from the Kashmir valley of Hazratbal in Northern India, where Kashmir artisans have been practicing Sozni embroidery for over 500 years. The embroidery features vibrant threads of coral, orange and light blue, showcasing paisley motifs, as well as delicate branches of tiny leaves and flowers.
The cashmere fibres for this pashmina are sourced from Changra goats, which are not found in Kashmir itself. These goats reside in the high passes of the Ladakh Plateau in Northern India. Due to the cold mountain environment, the goats have a thick underlayer to protect them, along with a heavier outer hair for additional weather protection. The pashminas are made from the soft underlayer, which is carefully combed by shepherds by hand during the Spring season.
This piece has the artisan's signature and took 4 weeks to complete.
Composition: Grade 'A' 100% Cashmere, originates from Ladakh.
Size: 100 x 200 cm, Weight: 160 gms
Care: Professional cleaning only.
