Azure Leaf Rumal 58 inches — Sozni Hand Embroidered

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Embroidered entirely by hand
Depending on its detail and density, a rumal of this kind can take approximately 2–3 months to embroider.


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

Traditional square size

58 × 58 in · approx. 147 × 147 cm

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MEN’S RUMAL · ARABIC TURMA

A traditional square shawl for men

Known as a rumal or Arabic turma, this square men’s shawl is traditionally folded and draped as headwear in Oman and across the Gulf. It is made from Fine Merino wool and finished with Sozni embroidery entirely by hand in Kashmir.

WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS

What’s included in your order

Complimentary with every order, for you or someone you love.

  1. A hand-embroidered Kashmiri bag
  2. A handwritten note
  3. A name in calligraphy
  4. A card explaining Sozni hand embroidery
Explore the complimentary details
An example of how your order arrives. Designs vary.

The making of a rumal

Many hands. One rumal.

From carefully chosen Fine Merino fabric to its final presentation, follow the eight stages behind a hand-embroidered men’s rumal.

  1. Fabric

    Fabric selected

    Fine Merino fabric is carefully selected as the foundation for each rumal.

  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 rumal.

  4. Trace

    Traced onto fabric

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

  5. Handwork

    Embroidered by hand

    Kashmiri artisans follow the traced pattern with fine needlework, building each motif stitch by stitch.

  6. Finish

    Washed and pressed

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

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Inside the workshop

The quiet art of Sozni

A fine needle follows the pattern, bringing flowers and paisleys to life. Watch the patient handwork behind our hand-embroidered shawls.

The craft of Sozni: ivory embroidered shawl, Chapai printing block and guide, embroidery threads, needle and scissors.

STITCH BY STITCH

From outline to hand embroidery

Slide to explore an illustrated view of a Sozni design, from its printed outline (chapai) to finished hand embroidery.

Illustrated chapai stage: a floral and paisley border printed on ivory shawl fabric before Sozni embroidery.

Outline

Illustrated finished Sozni stage: the matching floral and paisley shawl border embroidered in red, ochre and muted green.

Embroidery

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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

KashmKari floral stationery with an example handwritten note

Your words, handwritten

A personal message, written by hand on your behalf.

Your words, handwritten

English and Arabic name calligraphy examples presented together

Their name, in calligraphy

Handwritten in Arabic or English by Aisha Manzoor.

Their name, in calligraphy

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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