Dark-Green Reversible Pashmina Jamawar Stole
Dry clean recommended. Store with natural cedar or neem leaves. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
Description
Woven where the Himalayas exhale their coldest breath, this stole carries the quiet authority of a craft that has endured for centuries. The fabric is pure Pashmina, combed from the undercoat of Changthangi goats that graze the high-altitude plateaus of Ladakh, and its softness is not a promise but a fact you feel the moment it rests against your skin. What makes this stole singular is its Jamawar weave, a tradition rooted in the Kashmir Valley, where skilled artisans interlace intricate boteh and floral motifs into the cloth with a patience that resists the logic of mass production. The reversible construction is a mark of exceptional craft discipline; both faces are finished with equal care, offering two distinct personalities within a single length of textile. That deep, considered green deepens further in winter light, making it as appropriate for a formal gathering as for a contemplative evening indoors. Drape it over a cream or ivory kurta set to let the colour speak without competition. It layers equally well over a tailored blazer for a diaspora wardrobe that honours its roots without apology.
Complete your look
Hand-picked pieces that sing gently with this one.
Behind this piece
Jamawar weaving is among the most demanding disciplines in the Kashmiri textile canon, its origins tracing back to the Mughal court's appetite for figured shawls dense with flowering vines and medallion forms. The word jamawar itself translates loosely as "body of the robe," pointing to a time when such cloth was reserved for royalty. Woven in the Kashmir Valley from pure Pashmina, the finest grade of Changthangi goat fibre, this reversible stole carries that tradition on both its faces: two complete surfaces, neither a mirror nor a shadow of the other.
How to style
Drape it over an ivory Lucknawi chikankari kurta set for a winter mehendi, letting the deep forest-green anchor the pale embroidery. At a formal dinner, fold it lengthwise and wear it over a charcoal silk saree, securing one end with a Kundan brooch at the shoulder. For the diaspora wardrobe, layer it over a camel wool coat with dark tailored trousers and block-heeled leather boots, turning the Mughal motifs into deliberate, confident contrast. The reversible weave means each occasion can reveal an entirely different face of the cloth.
Fabric & care
Pure Pashmina is a protein fibre and rewards patience over haste. Hand-wash in cold water using a mild, pH-neutral shampoo, never wringing or twisting the cloth. Support its full weight when lifting from water and press gently between two clean towels to remove moisture. Dry flat, away from direct sunlight, which can shift the depth of a dark green considerably over time. Store folded, not hung, wrapped in muslin or acid-free tissue inside a breathable cotton bag. A cedar block nearby discourages moths without the harshness of chemical repellents.
More from shawls scarves
Sale
Sale
Sale
Reviews
No reviews yet — be the first to share your thoughts.
From the Journal
Stories about the craft, the loom, and the wearing of a piece like this one.
