Kashmiri Stole with Aari Embroidered Paisleys by Hand

Description

A paisley, they say, is a teardrop that learned to dance, and nowhere does it move more freely than along the length of a Kashmiri wool stole. Each motif here is worked by hand through the aari technique, a form of hook-and-thread embroidery practised across the Kashmir Valley for generations, requiring a steadiness of hand that no machine can replicate. The base is pure wool, soft and breathable, carrying the natural warmth for which Kashmiri textiles have been prized along every trade route from Srinagar to Paris. The paisleys are rendered with a precision that rewards a second glance, their curves layered with fill stitches in tones that either contrast boldly or settle into quiet harmony depending on the colourway you choose. Available in a generous range from Winter White and Cannoli Cream to Cardinal Red and the deep richness of Coffee Liqueur, each stole carries its own mood. Drape it across the shoulders over a silk kurta for a festive evening, or let it rest loosely over a winter coat for an afternoon that calls for understated grace.