Federal-Blue Pure Pashmina Shawl with Sozni Hand-Embroidered Floral Leaves Jaal Pattern
Dry clean recommended. Store with natural cedar or neem leaves. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
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Behind this piece
Sozni embroidery is among the most disciplined of Kashmir's needle arts, practiced by craftsmen who work with a single-strand silk thread and a fine needle called the sozni to render botanical motifs of breathtaking delicacy. The jaal, or lattice pattern, seen here traces a continuous field of floral leaves across the federal-blue ground, a composition demanding months of sustained focus. Pashmina itself originates from the fleece of Changthangi goats in Ladakh's Changthang plateau, combed by hand each spring. Together, fibre and embroidery represent two of Kashmir's most celebrated living traditions.
How to style
Drape this shawl over an ivory Lucknowi chikankari kurta set for a winter gathering; the federal blue deepens the white embroidery beautifully. For a wedding reception, pair it with a steel-grey or midnight-teal silk saree, fastened at the shoulder with a single antique Kashmiri silver brooch. On cooler evenings abroad, fold it twice as a wrap over a simple camel-wool coat, and let juttis in cognac leather complete the ensemble. The restrained jaal pattern means it reads equally well in formal and intimate settings, never competing with bolder jewellery.
Fabric & care
Hand-wash in cold water using a mild, pH-neutral shampoo, never detergent. Gently press the fabric without wringing and roll it in a clean cotton towel to remove excess water. Lay flat on a dry surface away from direct sunlight, reshaping while damp. Do not hang, as wet pashmina stretches under its own weight. Once dry, fold along the warp, not against it. Store in a breathable muslin bag with a natural cedar block to deter moths. With considered care, pure pashmina only improves in softness over many years of use.
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