Journal
Names aren’t dry technicalities but metaphors of life. Timeless dedication and cultural meaning are masked in the making of a pashmina shawl. What often goes unsaid or remains hidden is documented in the intricacies of the weave. Rooted in everyday Kashmiri tradition, spirituality, and lifestyle we explore what is lost in translation. By Seerat Hafiz
New York–based designer Madeline Weinrib talks about how Iznik tiles inspired her, how she balances tradition with modernity through her design sensibilities, and how this singular vision shaped a beautiful papier-mâché collection with Kashmir Loom
Built by Jahangir in 1619 as a retreat for his queen Nur Jahan, Shalimar came to embody Mughal grandeur. Its beauty echoed far beyond Kashmir, inspiring poets, composers, and perfumers alike. This article traces how a royal garden in Srinagar found its place in European art, literature, and design. By Tanya Sujan
Guided by numbers and intuition, each Kani shawl is built line by line. The process draws on math, memory and skill, honed by master artisans over decades. Take a closer look at the tools, processes and design language of the weave.
Our guest author Jordan Quill explores the connection between Jahangir’s deep fascination with Himalayan flora and early Mughal-era Kashmir shawls. He traces how the valley’s flowers shaped the enduring floral motifs in painting and textiles, including some of the earliest known kani shawls.