Front view of a black open-front shawl cape on a mannequin, with tall pink, orange and green embroidered flower stems and fringe
Upper front view of a black shawl cape wrapped across a mannequin, with tall pink and orange embroidered flowers and green leaves
Long front view of the black shawl cape on a mannequin, with colourful botanical embroidery, a decorated neckline and black fringed ends
Close-up of the black shawl cape’s front embroidery, with pink and orange flowers on branching stems with green leaves
Neckline detail of the black shawl cape, with small red, pink and green embroidered leaves around the curved opening
Close-up of pink, coral and orange embroidered flowers with green leaves on the black shawl cape
Angled full view of the black shawl cape on a mannequin, showing tall colourful floral stems and fringed ends
Angled upper-body view of the black shawl cape, with colourful botanical embroidery and a decorated neckline
Back view of the black shawl cape on a mannequin, with a central red-and-pink floral bouquet below an embroidered neckline
Upper-back detail of the black shawl cape, showing a red flower, smaller pink blossoms and green leaves
Full front view of the black shawl cape wrapped on a mannequin, with tall pink-and-orange floral stems and black fringe
Back-neckline close-up of the black shawl cape, with multicoloured embroidered leaves above a central red flower

Hand Embroidered Open Front Shawl/Cape with Vibrant Botanical Florals
Sale priceCHF 136.00

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: Black

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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

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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