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Ari embroidery

Inspired by the beautiful natural scenery of Kashmir, including flowers, lakes, and mountains, this traditional Kashmiri technique involves using a fine crochet hook to pull threads up from underneath the fabric to create embroidery.
The embroidery is created stitch by stitch, changing colors in a circular motion.

Needle embroidery

It is inspired by traditional motifs of royal families and maharajas.
The embroidery is done meticulously, changing the color of the thread along the way.
When embroidering on cashmere, silk thread is used, and for intricate designs, this artisanal embroidery technique can take over five years for a single shawl.

Block printing

Block printing is a traditional printing technique in which artisans create patterns by hand-pressing carefully carved wooden blocks, one for each color.
The subtle variations in shade where blocks overlap, the occasional white spaces, and even the bleeding and splattering of ink are all unique charms of this technique.
The slightly misaligned print gives it a rustic and warm beauty that is characteristic of handcrafted work.

KANI weave

Kashmir shawls are made from particularly soft, high-quality raw wool, spun from cashmere goats that inhabit the high altitudes of the Kashmir region, and carefully hand-woven one by one by skilled artisans.
Among these, the technique called "Kani weaving" is one of the rare weaving methods passed down since ancient times.
In this technique, patterns are created by weaving threads separated by color.
Because the necessary colored threads are woven in by folding them back only in the patterned areas, it requires extremely high skill and a vast amount of time. The beautiful patterns created by this exquisite handwork are truly works of art, more like "woven paintings" than mere textiles.

As the number of artisans decreases year by year, Kani-woven shawls continue to be cherished by those who understand and value their worth. We invite you to enjoy a special piece that embodies tradition and beauty.