An embroidered keepsake
A hand-embroidered Kashmiri bag, made to be kept.
The Pashmina collection · Kashmir
Zarqa – Ochre Checkered Pashmina Shawl with Sozni Embroidery
Laboratory certificate of authenticity included
Standard shawl size
200 × 100 cm · Approx. 79 × 39 inches
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Zarqa is a rare harmony of geometry and grace — a shawl that brings together the age-old traditions of Kashmiri weaving with the quiet boldness of contemporary design.
Hand-spun and hand-woven from the softest pure Pashmina wool, this shawl is graced with a striking ochre base overlaid with a fine checkered pattern in rich rust red. Inside window, delicate floral motifs bloom in shades of ivory, pastel blue, and rose, painstakingly embroidered by hand using the age-old art of Sozni Kari.
The bold grid structure paired with soft needlework creates a visual tension that’s both refined and modern. Certified with the Pashmina GI tag, this piece is a mark of true craftsmanship and authenticity.
Whether worn draped, wrapped, or displayed, Zarqa is a conversation between tradition and individuality — a masterpiece meant to be passed down.
100% pure Pashmina base fabric. Pashmina is the fine, soft underfleece of mountain goats, prized for its lightness, warmth and drape.
A laboratory certificate of authenticity is included with your shawl. Embroidery threads, where present, are separate from the Pashmina base.
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
Zarqa – Ochre Checkered Pashmina Shawl with Sozni Embroidery
Sale price$900.00
Pure Pashmina
Before the shawl, the fibre.
Pashmina begins with the fine, insulating undercoat of Changthangi goats from Ladakh’s high-altitude plateaus. 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.
From fibre to finished shawl
The quiet luxury of Pashmina.
The source
Fine underfleece is collected from Changthangi goats in Ladakh.
- The source. Fine underfleece is collected from Changthangi goats in Ladakh.
- Clean & dehair. Dust and coarse guard hairs are removed, leaving the delicate Pashmina fibres.
- Spin the yarn. Our Pashmina includes both hand-spun and machine-spun yarn, depending on the shawl.
- Handwoven on the loom. The weaver guides the shuttle by hand, interlacing warp and weft to build the cloth.
- Colour & needlework. Colour may be added to the yarn or cloth. Selected shawls receive Sozni embroidery; both are optional.
- Wash & finish. The shawl is washed, dried and carefully finished.
- The finished shawl. Soft, light and beautifully fluid. A journey of skilled hands, brought together in one shawl.
Kashmiri hand embroidery
Sozni, embroidered by hand.
Sozni is the fine needle embroidery of Kashmir. Working entirely by hand, an artisan guides a needle through the woven Pashmina, building delicate flowers, leaves and paisleys one stitch at a time.
The detail comes from the fineness and placement of each stitch. Dense, closely worked designs take longer to embroider, with more time spent on every small motif.
Watch the needlework up close. Each small movement becomes part of the finished design.
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.
Outline
Embroidery
Provenance
Authenticity, documented.
GI authorised-user registration for Kashmir Pashmina.
- Registered to
- M/s The Kashmir Crafts
- GI designation
- 46 — Kashmir Pashmina
- Certificate no.
- 33150
- Authorised user
- AU/38561/GI/46/1136
- 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.
From our workshops
Meet a few of our artisans
A few of the Kashmiri artisans who bring our Sozni hand embroidery to life, one stitch at a time.
Sozni artisan · Kashmir
Sozni artisan · Kashmir
Sozni artisan · Kashmir
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