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The Kani Pashmina collection · Kashmir
Kani Pure Pashmina Hand Woven Shawl
Laboratory certificate of authenticity included
Standard shawl size
200 × 100 cm · Approx. 79 × 39 inches
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A pure Pashmina shawl patterned using the traditional Kani weaving technique. Small wooden bobbins carry the coloured yarns, bringing the motifs into the cloth as it is woven.
The design is woven into the textile. Fine Pashmina gives the finished shawl its softness, gentle warmth and flowing drape.
100% pure Pashmina base fabric. Pashmina is the fine, soft underfleece of mountain goats, prized for its lightness, warmth and drape.
In Kani weaving, coloured yarns form the motifs as the fabric is woven. A laboratory certificate of authenticity is included with your shawl.
Your shawl arrives with a laboratory certificate of authenticity, a complimentary hand-embroidered Kashmiri bag, a handwritten note and a hand-drawn calligraphy card.
For yourself, we include a handwritten thank-you and your name in calligraphy. For someone you love, select Personalise your gift to add their name and your message. Calligraphy is available in Arabic or English.
Free worldwide shipping. Duties included. Your shawl is sent directly from Kashmir, with no customs charges or hidden fees on delivery.
Ready before you order. Available shawls are dispatched the next day. Expected delivery is within 10–12 days of your order. Tracking is emailed when your parcel leaves us.
14-day returns. Request a return within 14 days of delivery, with your shawl unused and in its original condition and packaging.
Contact info@kashmkari.com or WhatsApp for assistance.
Clean with care. Professional cleaning is recommended. Do not machine wash or tumble dry. Follow the care label supplied with your shawl.
Fold to store. Keep in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight. Protect from dust and inspect periodically for moths. Avoid hanging for long periods.
Wear thoughtfully. Take care around jewellery and rough surfaces that could catch the fine fibres or embroidery.
Questions about this shawl, gifting, delivery or your order? We’re happy to help.
Email: info@kashmkari.com
WhatsApp: +91 9103229609
Kani Pure Pashmina Hand Woven Shawl
Sale price$3,150.00
Pure Pashmina
Before the shawl, the fibre.
Pashmina begins with a goat’s fine, insulating underfleece. Its softness, lightness and warmth make it one of the world’s most prized natural fibres.
Soft
An exceptionally gentle touch.
Light
A fluid, graceful drape.
Warm
Natural warmth without bulk.
Woven in Kashmir
The making of a Kani shawl
A closer look at Kani weaving, filmed at the loom.
The design becomes a woven language
A motif is mapped into talim: coded instructions for colours and thread counts. The weaver follows this guide as the pattern takes shape.
- The design becomes a woven language. A motif is mapped into talim: coded instructions for colours and thread counts. The weaver follows this guide as the pattern takes shape.
- Preparing the colours. Fine Pashmina yarns are dyed and prepared in the shades the design requires. Each coloured yarn will become part of the fabric itself.
- Winding each wooden kani. Coloured yarn is wound around slender wooden sticks called kanis. Each carries a small supply of yarn for a particular area of the pattern.
- Setting the foundation. Fine lengthwise threads are arranged on the wooden handloom and held under even tension. This warp is the foundation through which the colours are woven.
- A motif, woven thread by thread. Following the talim, the weaver passes different kanis through small sections of the warp. Each colour travels only where the pattern needs it.
- Bringing each row into place. After a row is woven, the reed brings the new weft into place. Repeating this patient sequence builds the pattern and the closely woven cloth together.
- Washing, smoothing and checking. After leaving the loom, the shawl is washed, gently finished and inspected. The surface, edges and woven pattern are carefully checked.
- The finished Kani shawl. Colour and pattern belong to the cloth itself. In the finished shawl, the fine weave, soft folds and intricate motifs reveal the work of the loom.
Provenance
Authenticity, documented.
GI authorised-user registration for Kani Shawl.
- Registered to
- M/s The Kashmir Crafts
- GI designation
- 51 — Kani Shawl
- Certificate no.
- 33270
- Authorised user
- AU/38563/GI/51/859
- Issued
- 28 March 2025
Your shawl also includes a laboratory certificate of authenticity.
THE KASHMKARI GIFT
A gift, made personal.
A hand-embroidered bag, a handwritten note and a name in calligraphy. Included with every order, whether it’s for you or someone you love.
Your words, handwritten
A personal message, written by hand on your behalf.
Their name, in calligraphy
Handwritten in Arabic or English by Aisha Manzoor.
Our Family Archive
A 150-Year Family Legacy
Our Great-Grandfather
Peerzada Saif-Ud-Din
Our great-grandfather began working with Kashmir’s master craftsmen around 150 years ago, beginning a family relationship with Kashmiri craft that continues to this day.
Our Grand Father & his brothers
Peerzada Bashir-Ud-Din
Our grandfather, together with his brothers, carried the family’s work beyond Kashmir. They travelled across India, including Allahabad and Varanasi, introducing Kashmiri craftsmanship to customers far beyond the Valley and building relationships across the country.
Our Father & his brother
Peerzada Naseer Ahmad
Our father and his brother worked alongside our grandfather from the ground up, helping shape every part of the business. They expanded manufacturing, built a strong wholesale presence in the local Kashmiri market, and established the family business as a trusted and respected name in Kashmir.
Fourth Generation
Noumaan & Hamees
Today, the fourth generation carries the family’s work forward through KashmKari. Building on the relationships, craftsmanship and knowledge passed down through our family, we are taking Kashmiri craft directly to customers around the world while continuing to work with artisans here in Kashmir.
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