Multicolor Two Ply Reversible Shawl and Paisleys woven Palla from Amritsar
Dry clean recommended. Store with natural cedar or neem leaves. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
Description
Some shawls are made to be worn; this one is made to be turned over and discovered again. Woven in Amritsar, a city whose loom culture has shaped the vocabulary of Indian winterwear for generations, this two-ply wool shawl carries the craft of the Punjab in every thread. The reversible construction is a quiet feat of weaving intelligence: two distinct faces are bound into a single cloth, each side revealing its own depth of colour across a palette that moves from Deep Mahogany and French Roast through the cool gravity of Star Sapphire. At the palla, paisley motifs are woven directly into the border, echoing the buteh forms that have travelled through Persian, Kashmiri, and Punjabi textile traditions alike. The wool is substantial without being heavy, offering genuine warmth for the months when mornings ask something more of you. Drape it over a phulkari-embroidered kurta on a winter evening, or fold it loosely over a neutral linen coat for a quiet, considered elegance. Either way, one side of the shawl will always remain a small private pleasure.
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Behind this piece
Amritsar has long been the nerve centre of Punjab's shawl-weaving tradition, a craft that flourished under Mughal patronage and later found renewed purpose in the hands of skilled kani and loom weavers along the city's narrow mohallas. This shawl carries that lineage forward through its reversible two-ply construction, a technique demanding precise tension and an intimate knowledge of how two layers of wool can speak to each other. The woven paisley palla at each end references the buta motif, centuries old and rooted equally in Persian garden poetry and Kashmiri valley aesthetics.
How to style
Draped over a deep-toned Banarasi silk saree in wine or forest green, this shawl becomes a considered finishing layer for a winter wedding or festive evening. The Rose Sorbet and Star Sapphire tones respond beautifully to silver filigree jewellery and kolhapuri-inspired heeled sandals. For a quieter occasion, fold it across the shoulders of a charcoal Lucknowi kurta with straight-cut trousers and let the Licorice and French Roast ground the palette. Either way, the reversible face allows you to shift the mood entirely without changing the garment.
Fabric & care
Wool of this weight and ply rewards careful handling. Hand wash in cold water using a mild, pH-neutral detergent formulated for wool; never wring or twist the fabric. Lay the shawl flat on a clean dry towel and reshape it gently before allowing it to dry away from direct sunlight or heat. Store it folded, never hung, ideally wrapped in soft muslin inside a breathable cotton bag. A cedar block placed nearby discourages moths without introducing the chemical residue that can weaken natural fibres over time.
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