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Kullu Palla Men's Shawl with Kinnauri Woven Border in Multicolor Thread
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Kullu Palla Men's Shawl with Kinnauri Woven Border in Multicolor Thread

handloomed in pure yak wool,
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Colour — Moonless Night2 available
Quantity
Item codeSWO70
MaterialPure Yak Wool
ColourMoonless Night
Weight550.00 kg
Dimensions8.3 ft x 4.3 ft
Care

Dry clean recommended. Store with natural cedar or neem leaves. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.

about the piece,

Description

From the high valleys where the Beas curves cold and the looms never quite fall silent, this shawl carries the particular intelligence of Himalayan craft. Woven in pure yak wool, it draws warmth from an animal that has long shaped life above the treeline, producing a fibre that is both substantial and surprisingly soft against the skin. The body follows the Kullu tradition, worked in the deep, contemplative tones of Moonless Night and Moonstruck, colours that seem to absorb the quality of mountain light at dusk. What distinguishes it is the Kinnauri border, a meticulous woven band in multicolour thread where geometric registers speak in the visual language shared between Himachal's weaving communities across centuries. This is not embellishment placed upon a surface; it is structure, rhythm, and identity rendered in wool. Drape it as a wrap over a Nehru collar jacket on a winter evening, or let it fall loosely over the shoulders at a gathering where quiet distinction matters more than spectacle. The shawl rewards unhurried attention.

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the story,

Behind this piece

The Kullu valley, cradled between the Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar ranges, has long been home to a tradition of woollen weaving that moves at the pace of the seasons. The palla, a broad-bordered shawl, is its most ceremonial expression. Here, that heritage meets the geometric vocabulary of Kinnaur, where weavers thread intricate angular motifs in multicolour wool along the selvedge. Worked in pure yak wool, this shawl carries the warmth of high-altitude fibre and the visual confidence of two distinct Himachali craft traditions held in considered conversation.

to wear it,

How to style

Draped over a charcoal or ivory Nehru-collar bandhgala, this shawl reads as complete occasion dressing for a winter wedding or a sabha evening. For a quieter gathering, fold it lengthwise over the shoulder of a plain-weave kurta in natural undyed cotton. The Moonless Night colourway pairs beautifully with oxidised silver jewellery from Himachal or Rajasthan, while Moonstruck welcomes the warmth of antique brass. Ground either look with juttis in deep burgundy or natural tan leather. The shawl needs no ornamentation beyond the border it already carries.

to last,

Fabric & care

Yak wool is resilient but rewards patience. Hand-wash in cold water with a gentle, pH-neutral soap, working the fabric lightly without wringing or twisting. Rinse thoroughly and press water out by rolling the shawl in a dry towel. Dry flat in shade, away from direct sunlight, which will shift the multicolour threads over time. Store loosely folded, never compressed, in a breathable cotton bag with a cedar block to discourage moth. With this care, a yak wool shawl will remain structurally sound and texturally rich for many winters.

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Each piece is hand-loomed by artisan clusters we work with directly across India. Small irregularities in the weave are the hallmark of handloom — not a defect.