Pure Wool Plain Kashmiri Tusha Shawl with Sozni Hand Embroidered Wide Border
Dry clean recommended. Store with natural cedar or neem leaves. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
Description
There is a particular stillness that lives inside a shawl made with complete devotion, and this one carries it in every thread. Woven from pure Kashmiri Tusha wool, among the finest grades drawn from the underbelly of the Changthangi pashmina goat, the fabric holds a warmth that is almost weightless against the skin. What distinguishes this piece is its wide border, worked entirely by hand in the Sozni tradition, a needle-embroidery technique practised by artisan communities in the Kashmir Valley whose patience is itself a form of artistry. The motifs are rendered in the slow, single-needle stitch that Sozni demands, building depth and precision that no loom can replicate. In Mars Red, the shawl carries the gravitas of a ceremonial colour without any ostentation. Draped over a silk kurta for an evening gathering, it needs nothing more by way of adornment. Folded across the shoulders at a winter wedding, it speaks the kind of quiet confidence that only heritage can lend.
Complete your look
Hand-picked pieces that sing gently with this one.
Behind this piece
Tusha wool is among the rarest fibres to emerge from the Kashmir Valley, spun from the throat hair of the Changthangi goat and prized for a weightlessness that defies reason. Upon this gossamer ground, Kashmiri artisans have worked Sozni, the needle's quietest art: single-needle embroidery so fine it reads as woven. The wide border here is the centrepiece, a deliberate architectural choice recalling the formal shawls once commissioned by Mughal courts and later coveted across European salons. Each stitch is placed by hand, in a tradition passed through families in the old quarters of Srinagar.
How to style
In Black Onyx, drape this shawl over a ivory silk kurta set for a winter wedding reception; let a pair of carved silver jhumkas carry the ornament and keep footwear to simple kolhapuris. In Mars Red, throw it loosely over a charcoal wool pantsuit for a formal dinner abroad, where it speaks unmistakably of origin. Blueprint pairs beautifully with indigo block-printed anarkalis for a daytime cultural event; anchor the look with oxidised silver bangles and pointed mojris in tobacco leather. Always let the border face outward.
Fabric & care
Tusha wool is a living fibre and rewards patience. Hand-wash in cool water with a capful of mild wool wash or plain baby shampoo; never wring or twist. Gently press water out between two clean towels and dry flat, away from direct sunlight, which fades natural dye tones over time. Store folded, never hung, to prevent the fabric from stretching at the shoulders. Tuck dried neem leaves or cedar blocks nearby to discourage moth damage. With considered care, a Tusha Sozni shawl deepens in beauty across decades.
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.
