Ivory poncho on a mannequin, with sky-blue Aari floral embroidery around the neckline, narrow patterned borders and fringed edges
Close-up of the ivory poncho neckline with a small button, long opening and dense sky-blue floral and paisley embroidery.
Angled front view of the ivory poncho, with blue neckline embroidery, narrow blue borders and long fringed edges.
Back view of the ivory poncho with a small blue motif near the neck and a narrow embroidered border above the pointed fringed hem.
Detail of the ivory poncho side showing a delicate blue curling vine border above soft ivory fringe.

Nilofer Frost: Aari Hand-Embroidered Poncho in Ivory and Blue
Sale price$160.00

Hand Aari embroidered in Kashmir
Each poncho takes approximately 2 months to craft entirely by hand.

This piece is complete and ready to ship.

Fabric: Pure Wool
Size: Free Size
Embroidery: Hand Embroidery (Aari)

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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 Kashmiri hand Aari embroidery
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An example of how your order arrives. Designs vary.

The making of a Hand Aari poncho

Many hands. One poncho.

From pure wool to final presentation, follow the stages behind a hand Aari–embroidered Kashmiri poncho.

  1. Fabric

    Pure wool selected

    Pure wool is chosen for its warmth, breathability and natural drape.

  2. Colour

    Threads meet colour

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

  3. Sketch

    Drawn by the Naqash

    The Naqash draws the pattern, shaping the motifs that will define the finished piece.

  4. Trace

    Traced onto fabric

    The design is transferred onto the wool, creating a careful guide for the handwork.

  5. Handwork

    Aari embroidered by hand

    Using a small hooked Aari tool, a Kashmiri artisan follows the traced design and forms each chain stitch by hand.

  6. Finish

    Finished for its drape

    Once the embroidery is complete, the wool is carefully finished, washed and pressed so the poncho falls with an easy drape.

  7. Inspection

    Every detail checked

    The embroidery, edges and overall finish are checked carefully before the piece is packed.

  8. Presentation

    Wrapped with care

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

Swipe or use the arrows to follow the thread

Hand Aari embroidered in Kashmir

Aari, one loop at a time

Watch a small hook turn thread into the flowing floral patterns of a hand Aari–embroidered poncho, one 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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