A HANDWOVEN PASHMINA SHAWL
Srinagar, 2020
Handwoven and embroidered - Dorukha embroidery
Pashmina cashmere - 80% and Mettalic-20%
39.37 x 78.74 in (100 x 200 cm)
Condition
The lot is in good condition
Donated generously by Kashmir Loom
Kashmir Loom was co-founded by Jenny Housego and Asaf Ali, and together with their master craftsmen, they have infused a modern soul into the woven and embroidered shawls from Kashmir Valley. Their endeavour has been to preserve heritage while fostering its progress.
This is a beautiful antique gold-black-red double sided shawl – one side a lustrous metallic and the other the finest cashmere in a classic diamond weave. Inspired by the Safavid brocades of Iran, master artisan Ghulam Hassan has meticulously hand embroidered the metallic shawl to create this luxurious piece of art as fashion.