Journal
From the high-altitude plateaus of Ladakh, the fine undercoat of Changra goats is hand-combed and transformed into the luxurious Pashmina. This centuries-old craft involves skilled artisans who spin, dye, and weave the delicate fibers into soft, exquisite Kashmir shawls.
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Shawl weaving in Kashmir has a rich history, tracing it back to the 14th century. Over the years, the region developed a renowned industry known for its hand woven and embroidered pieces. The twill-tapestry Kani weave and intricate Sozni embroidery made Kashmir shawls a prized luxury item, celebrated till today. An excerpt from an essay by Monisha Ahmed.
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It is sometimes hard to imagine that a goat foraging on the desert-like terrain of Changthang can lead to the creation of one of the most exquisite and finest of the world’s textiles – the Kashmir Shawl. An excerpt from an essay by Monisha Ahmed.
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