Reversible Kullu Stole with Chevron Weave and Multi Stripe Border
Dry clean recommended. Store with natural cedar or neem leaves. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
Description
Two sides, one story, woven into the mountains. This stole carries the unmistakable signature of Kullu, the Himalayan valley in Himachal Pradesh where wool has been worked on pit looms for generations, producing textiles of quiet, enduring authority. The chevron weave moves across the body with rhythmic precision, anchored at either end by a multi-stripe border in the region's characteristic palette of earthy and jewel tones. Because the stole is fully reversible, each face offers a distinct but harmonious reading of the same composition, essentially two garments folded into one. The wool, suited to cool evenings and winter afternoons alike, softens gradually with wear while holding its structure and drape. Available in five considered colours, from the muted forest depth of Silver Pine to the dark, brooding richness of Merlot and Midnight. Drape it loosely over a Merino sweater for a layered winter look, or fold it into a neat rectangle and wear it belted over a long kurta. Either way, the weave does the work.
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Behind this piece
The Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh has long been home to a weaving tradition as layered as the mountain passes themselves. Local weavers work on pit looms and frame looms to produce the distinctive geometric patterning that defines Kullu shawls, with chevron motifs and multi-stripe borders carrying generations of visual grammar. The reversible construction, achieved through careful interlocking of weft threads, is a mark of genuine craft rather than surface embellishment. Each colour, from the deep earth of Merlot to the cool forest tones of Silver Pine, reflects the dyed wool palettes that have characterised this Himalayan tradition for centuries.
How to style
Wear the Midnight or Meteorite side outward over an ivory Chanderi kurta and wide-leg trousers for a winter gallery opening, anchored with oxidised silver earrings. For a mountain weekend, reverse to the Lily Pad or Silver Pine face and drape loosely over a cable-knit sweater and straight corduroys, finishing with tan leather ankle boots. At a daytime wedding, fold the Merlot side as a structured shoulder wrap over a silk-blend anarkali, paired with gold jhumkas. The reversible nature means one stole shifts effortlessly between formal and relaxed registers without any compromise in elegance.
Fabric & care
Wool breathes and holds warmth precisely because its fibres remain largely undisturbed, so handle this stole with restraint. Hand wash in cold water using a mild wool-safe cleanser, avoiding any wringing or prolonged soaking that distorts the chevron weave. Rinse gently and press out excess water between two clean towels. Dry flat in shade, never on a direct heat source. Store folded, not hung, to prevent stretching at the shoulders. Before storing for a season, air the stole thoroughly and place it with cedar blocks rather than chemical mothballs to protect the wool without affecting its natural softness.
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