Stole from Amritsar with Embroidered Paisleys in Metallic Thread
Dry clean recommended. Store with natural cedar or neem leaves. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
Description
Some textiles hold the memory of a city in every stitch, and this stole from Amritsar carries that weight with quiet grace. The paisleys are worked in metallic thread, a technique long practised by the embroiderers of Punjab, where the needle moves with a precision inherited across generations of family workshops. The ground is pure wool, warm and substantial, with a drape that softens as it settles against the body. Navy blue and tomato red are offered as colourways, each deepening the luminosity of the metallic work in its own distinct way. This is a piece suited equally to the chill of a winter evening and the formality of a festive gathering, travelling effortlessly between the two. Wear it folded over one shoulder with a silk kurta for a festive occasion, or loosely draped over a winter coat for a quieter elegance. The metallic thread catches light as you move, making its presence known without announcing itself.
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Behind this piece
Amritsar has long held a singular place in the story of Indian textiles, its artisans inheriting a tradition of phulkari embroidery that once filled the trousseau chests of Punjab. This stole carries that lineage forward through a different idiom: the paisley, that teardrop form with Persian roots, rendered here in metallic thread against deep-dyed pure wool. The craft of zari embroidery on woollen grounds remains closely associated with the workshops of the old city, where needle and thread continue to interpret centuries of ornamental vocabulary with patience and precision.
How to style
Draped over a cream silk kurta and ivory churidar, this stole becomes the centrepiece of a formal winter gathering. For the navy colourway, pair with deep indigo or charcoal and finish with silver jhumkas and kolhapuris in tan. The tomato red variant sits beautifully over an ivory anarkali or a simple black sheath dress, bridging ethnic and contemporary dressing with ease. For a diaspora winter occasion, layer it over a tailored coat in camel or grey wool, and let the embroidered paisleys speak without further adornment.
Fabric & care
Pure wool is a living fibre and rewards considered handling. Dry-clean this stole to preserve both the wool's structure and the integrity of the metallic embroidery thread, which can distort under heat or agitation. If hand-washing is necessary, use cool water and a mild, ph-neutral wool wash, never wringing or twisting the fabric. Lay flat on a clean towel to dry away from direct sunlight. Store folded, not hung, wrapped in muslin or acid-free tissue. Cedar blocks will deter moths without the harshness of chemical repellents. Handled with care, this stole will last decades.
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