Reversible Jamawar Stole from Amritsar with Woven Paisleys and Flowers in Multi-Color Thread
Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin pouch away from direct sunlight to keep the sheen alive.
Description
A single stole that speaks in two voices, front and back, each as considered as the other. Woven in the Jamawar tradition of Amritsar, this reversible stole carries the vocabulary of that storied craft: dense paisleys curling into bloom, floral motifs layered with the patient geometry that has defined northern Indian loom-work for generations. The art silk lends the surface a soft luminosity, catching light in the way a well-made textile should, without demanding attention it has not earned. Jamawar weaving, rooted in the shared aesthetic inheritance of Kashmir and Punjab, has long been a study in controlled abundance, and this stole honours that restraint in every woven inch. Available across a generous palette spanning warm Mars Red and Spicy Mustard to the cooler registers of Aqua Green and Bluebird, it moves easily between celebration and everyday grace. Drape it over a kurta for a festive gathering, or let it fall across the shoulders of a simple linen dress to bring structure and warmth. The reversible construction means two distinct moods live within a single fold.
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Behind this piece
Jamawar weaving arrived in the Punjab plains centuries ago, carried along the trade routes that once connected Persia and Kashmir to the workshops of Amritsar. The word itself, "jama" and "war," references the body-length garments these intricate woven panels once adorned. Amritsar's looms translated the tradition into accessible luxury, retaining the dense, medallion-driven grammar of paisleys and flowering vines. This stole honours that lineage: both faces are finished and wearable, a structural decision that doubles the visual vocabulary and speaks to the weaver's confidence in the cloth's completeness on every side.
How to style
Wear the Mars Red or Spiced Plum side outward over a cream silk kurta for a festive luncheon, finishing with gold jhumkas and kolhapuri heels. For a winter wedding, drape the Poseidon or Turkish Sea face across a charcoal bandhgala jacket, tucking one end into the breast pocket for a studied, editorial line. Diaspora wearers may layer the Pale Gold or Gin Fizz face over a tailored ivory blazer and wide-leg trousers, anchoring the look with block-heeled mules and a single antique silver bangle.
Fabric & care
Art silk carries the lustre of mulberry silk but requires its own attentiveness. Hand-wash in cold water with a mild, pH-neutral detergent; never wring or twist the fabric. Rinse gently and roll the stole inside a clean cotton towel to absorb excess water. Dry flat in shade, away from direct sunlight, which dulls the multi-colour threads over time. Press on a low-heat setting through a damp muslin cloth. Store folded in a cotton muslin bag rather than plastic, allowing the fibre to breathe and the woven structure to hold its shape across seasons.
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