Front view of a black open-front shawl cape on a mannequin, with coral, orange and green embroidered floral vines and fringed ends
Upper front view of a black shawl cape on a mannequin, with coral and yellow embroidered flowers, green leaves and a floral neckline
Full front view of the black shawl cape with panels overlapping, showing coral and yellow floral vines and fringed ends
Upper open-front view of the black shawl cape, with coral, orange and green embroidered floral vines along both panels
Neckline close-up of the black shawl cape, showing small coral and yellow flowers and green leaves around the curved opening
Close-up of coral and yellow embroidered flowers with green leaves and curling stems on the black shawl cape's front
Lower-edge detail of the black shawl cape, with small coral and yellow floral motifs, lightweight folds and black fringe
Back view of the black shawl cape on a mannequin, with a central coral and yellow floral bouquet, scattered sprigs and fringe
Upper back view of the black shawl cape, showing a central coral and yellow embroidered bouquet and small scattered floral sprigs
Back close-up of the black shawl cape, with a coral and yellow floral bouquet, green leaves and smaller scattered flowers
Angled full view of the black shawl cape on a mannequin, with coral and yellow floral vines, scattered sprigs and fringed ends

Hand Embroidered Open Front Shawl/Cape with Garden Floral Vine Motifs
Sale priceCHF 133.00

Aari hand embroidery

Embroidered entirely by hand in Kashmir, with a small hooked needle forming each linked chain stitch.

Fabric: Fine Merino Wool
Embroidery: Aari Hand Embroidered
Color: Ivory

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The making of an Aari shawl

Many hands. One shawl.

From carefully chosen fabric to its final presentation, follow the eight stages behind a hand-embroidered Aari shawl.

  1. Fabric

    Fabric selected

    Fine fabric is carefully selected as the foundation for each shawl.

  2. Colour

    Threads meet colour

    The Rangrez dyes the threads in the colours chosen for the design.

  3. Sketch

    Drawn by the Naqash

    The Naqash sketches the pattern, shaping the motifs that will adorn the shawl.

  4. Trace

    Traced onto fabric

    The pattern is carefully traced onto the fabric, creating a guide for the Aari embroidery.

  5. Handwork

    Aari, worked by hand

    With a small hooked needle, the artisan links one chain stitch to the next, following the traced design by hand.

  6. Finish

    Washed and pressed

    The embroidered shawl is washed and pressed, preparing it for its final inspection.

  7. Inspection

    Every detail checked

    The embroidery, loose threads and overall finish are carefully checked before packing.

  8. Presentation

    Wrapped with care

    The finished shawl is nestled in a hand-embroidered Kashmiri bag, ready to be dispatched.

Swipe or use the arrows to follow the thread

Hand embroidered in Kashmir

Aari, one loop at a time

Watch a small hook turn thread into flowing floral patterns, one hand-formed loop at a time.

Following the drawn pattern
Chain stitches formed by hand
Flowers and leaves, loop by loop
Watch the artisan’s story
Inside our Kashmir workshop

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.

KashmKari embroidered cotton gift bag on a warm ivory surface

An embroidered keepsake

A hand-embroidered Kashmiri bag, made to be kept.

An embroidered keepsake

A complimentary hand-embroidered Kashmiri bag accompanies your order. A thoughtful keepsake, made to be used and enjoyed.
KashmKari floral stationery with an example handwritten note

Your words, handwritten

A personal message, written by hand on your behalf.

Your words, handwritten

Example handwriting shown. Your gift note carries your own message.
English and Arabic name calligraphy examples presented together

Their name, in calligraphy

Handwritten in Arabic or English by Aisha Manzoor.

Their name, in calligraphy

Example names shown. Choose Arabic or English when you personalise your gift.

Ordering for yourself? Your name in calligraphy and a handwritten thank-you note are included.

Our Family Archive

A 150-Year Family Legacy

THE KASHMKARI CHRONICLE

150 years ago, our great-grandfather began a legacy.

One family business. Four generations carrying it forward.

c. 1870s

A man seated on a bench in front of the Taj Mahal.

From the family photographs

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.

KASHMIR · FOUR GENERATIONS

Our story continues.

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