Reversible Two-Ply Shawl with Woven Multicolor Stripes and Paisleys Palla from Amritsar
Dry clean recommended. Store with natural cedar or neem leaves. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
Description
Two sides of the same story, each as considered as the other. Woven in Amritsar, a city whose shawl-making tradition stretches back through centuries of Punjabi craft, this two-ply wool shawl carries the weight of that lineage in every thread. The reversible construction is a quiet feat of the loom, where multicolour stripes run through the body and an intricate paisley palla anchors each end with the kind of deliberate ornamentation that defines northern textile sensibility. Wool from this region is chosen for its loft and warmth, and here it is worked into a fabric that feels substantial without heaviness. The palette moves between the oceanic depth of Barrier Reef, the earthy grounding of Bracken, and the cool stillness of Deep Water, tones that shift beautifully depending on which face you choose to wear outward. Drape it over a fine merino sweater on a cool Delhi evening, or fold it across the shoulders of a silk kurta at a winter gathering. Either side offers a different mood, and both reward a second glance.
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Behind this piece
Amritsar has long been the beating heart of Punjab's loom culture, its weavers schooled in the art of two-ply construction, a technique demanding extraordinary precision on both warp and weft. This shawl carries that inheritance. The paisley palla, anchored at each end, draws on a motif that travelled the Silk Route before settling into the vocabulary of Kashmiri and Punjabi textiles alike. The multicolour stripes in Barrier Reef, Bracken, and Deep Water are not decorative choices alone; they reflect a regional confidence with colour that defines Amritsari weaving at its most assured.
How to style
Drape this shawl over a cream Lucknowi chikankari kurta with narrow trousers for a winter literary evening, letting the paisley palla fall forward. For a festive occasion, wrap it across the shoulders of a deep burgundy anarkali and secure with a kundan brooch at the collarbone. The third way: fold it lengthwise and wear it as a stole over a charcoal wool coat for travel, grounded with tan leather juttis or low block-heeled boots. The Bracken and Deep Water tones hold their own against both muted and saturated clothes.
Fabric & care
Wool breathes and insulates, but it rewards gentle handling. Hand wash this shawl in cool water using a mild, pH-neutral detergent formulated for wool fibres; never wring or twist the fabric. Lay flat on a clean dry towel, reshape while damp, and allow to air dry away from direct sunlight. Store folded, not hung, to prevent shoulder distortion, and place a cedar block nearby to deter moths. With this care, the two-ply structure will retain its drape and the colours their depth across many winters of faithful wear.
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