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Pure Wool Plain Stole with Diamond weave from Kashmir
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Pure Wool Plain Stole with Diamond weave from Kashmir

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Colour — Ivory2 available
Quantity
Item codeGAN332
MaterialPure Wool
ColourIvory
Weight0.10 kg
Dimensions84 Inch Length X 29 Inch Width
Care

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

about the piece,

Description

Some silences have a texture, and Kashmir's winter looms have long known how to weave them. This stole is worked in pure wool on the traditional karkhanas of the Kashmir Valley, where weavers have for generations coaxed geometric precision from handlooms that require patience measured not in hours but in seasons. The diamond weave, known locally as a jaali-influenced twill structure, creates a subtle lattice across the surface, catching light at every diagonal. Pure wool in this weight carries warmth without bulk, draping with the unhurried ease that only natural fibre allows. It is offered in Ivory and Oyster Gray, both tonalities drawn from the pale winter light of the valley itself, understated enough to belong to any wardrobe and refined enough to elevate every occasion from a quiet afternoon indoors to a formal winter gathering. Wrap it loosely over a silk kurta for a layered look that honours craft without effort. Folded once across the shoulders, it reads as a considered accessory rather than a mere covering, which is precisely what Kashmiri weaving has always intended.

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Behind this piece

The diamond weave, known in Kashmiri as "kani buti" in its more elaborate form, finds its quieter expression here in the rhythmic geometry of plain-woven wool. Kashmir's weaving tradition stretches across centuries, shaped by the cold air of the Valley and the particular softness of indigenous wool drawn from the region's pastoral highlands. This stole carries that lineage without ornament, letting the structural weave speak entirely for itself. The ivory and oyster grey colourways echo the undyed fleece of the Valley's winters, restrained and luminous in equal measure.

to wear it,

How to style

Drape the ivory stole over a chanderi or tissue silk kurta for a festive afternoon gathering; the contrast of matte wool against lustrous fabric is quietly striking. For cooler evenings, fold it lengthwise over a structured wool blazer worn with straight-cut trousers. The oyster grey reads beautifully alongside silver jewellery, particularly oxidised Rajasthani work or plain Kashmiri silver. Both colourways complement kolhapuris in tan leather or heeled juttis in cream. This is a stole suited equally to a literary event, a family lunch, or a winter wedding as a layering piece.

to last,

Fabric & care

Hand wash gently in cool water with a mild wool-safe cleanser, avoiding any wringing or twisting that disturbs the fibres. If machine washing is necessary, use a delicate or wool cycle with cold water only. Lay flat on a clean towel to dry; hanging will distort the weave over time. Store folded rather than rolled, in a breathable cotton bag alongside a cedar block or dried neem leaves to deter moths. With proper care, pure wool maintains its lustre and structure for decades, softening gradually into a richer, more personal texture.

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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.