Stole from Kashmir with Aari Hand-Embroidered Giant Paisleys All-Over
Dry clean recommended. Store with natural cedar or neem leaves. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
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Behind this piece
Aari embroidery takes its name from the hooked needle, the aari, that Kashmiri artisans have wielded for centuries across the valley. Here, that needle traces paisleys so large they seem to breathe across the wool, each curve requiring hours of sustained attention. The paisley itself, called keri in Kashmiri, arrived through Mughal courts and never truly left. On pure wool this fine, the embroidery sits with a particular softness, neither stiff nor raised, folding with the fabric as though the motif grew there naturally. This is the grammar of a living tradition.
How to style
Drape the Vanilla Ice over a raw silk ivory kurta set for a winter wedding reception, and let the paisleys speak in place of a necklace. The Victoria Blue reads beautifully against deep indigo or charcoal handloom trousers, worn loose over a plain merino turtleneck for a literary evening or gallery opening. Black Onyx, the most versatile of the four, folds over the shoulder of a cream Lucknowi kurta for festive dinners; pair it with oxidised silver jhumkas and kolhapuri flats to keep the mood grounded and genuinely elegant.
Fabric & care
Pure wool breathes but it also felts if handled carelessly. Hand wash in cool water using a mild, pH-neutral soap, never wringing or twisting the fabric. Support the full weight of the wet stole when lifting it from the basin. Lay it flat on a clean towel to dry away from direct sunlight, which dulls both the wool and the dyed threads over time. Store folded, not hung, wrapped in a cotton muslin cloth with a cedar block nearby to discourage moths. Treated with this attention, the stole will soften beautifully across years of wearing.
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