summer 2016
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OUR CRAFTSMEN’S PRIDE AND JOY
a stack of jali shawls that are embroidered all over. the most beautifully worked all embroidered jali shawls, hand woven in pure pashmina cashmere with hand sewn embroidery in pure silk. contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
THE AUSPICIOUS COLOURS OF INDIA
on top: a brilliant yellow shawl embroidered with intricate white flowers. underneath: a fuchsia pink shawl with precise but gently wandering work inoranges and cobalt, with a touch of turquoise and a deeper pink. both shawls are exquisitely embroidered with flowers, slender branches and casually strewn leaves. the most beautifully worked embroidered shawls, hand woven […]
NIGHT SCENTED STOCKS
two complex jali shawls: on top: a stunning lilac shawl with millefiore embroidery of very high quality using the motifs of paisley and tiny flowers. underneath: creamy white on white, embroidered with tiny flowers.
TRANQUIL OCEANS
four hand embroidered jali shawls: – strong pretty blue with very lovely work with trailing branches in cornflower blue– stunning eau-de-nil with detail of miniature flower embroidery– ocean green with touches of navy and jewel green– sophisticated slate blue with beautiful white trailing embroidery
ALMOND BLOSSOM AND NATURALS
Three hand embroidered jali shawls: – undyed luxury with detailed tracery in pure white interspersed with occasional pale pink within the leaves– delicate china pink with pure white embroideries– light and dark undyed shawl with embroidery in pale pink, rose and cinnabar
PALE AND INTERESTING
three perfect pashminas: – pure white shawl with delicate embroidery in pale lemon, powder blue and pale green– pale lemon with fine white embroidery– a summer garden: pure white with aquamarine flowers which meander over the shawl
PLAIN AND BEAUTIFUL: PURE COLOUR
a stack of pure pashmina cashmere shawls, soft and light, yet so warm that legend has it that they can hatch an egg. our pashminas are woven to the traditional size of approx 1 metre by 2 metres yet are so fine that they will fold to handbag size in a jiffy. each one comes […]
THINK BIG: THINK CUDDLY
undyed cream blanket shawls approx 52 x 106 ins (132 x 269cm). above: extra large shawl embroidered all over in corals with a hint of turquoise and pale pink: ten different colours in all. below: blanket piece with a wonderfully wide border in similar colours, embroidered as an imaginary garden.
SHAWLS FROM A MEDITATIVE TRADITION
four vibrant shawls with hand embroidered borders in pure silk thread: – brilliant yellow with a strong border in soft old gold and olive– pale orange with a wide border in pink and blue lilacs with a little pale grey– saffron with an exceptionally wide border in spice colours with pale primrose– midnight blue with […]
FLOWERS IN THE RAIN
four floral borders: – feminine white shawl with intricate flowers in powder pinks and blues, grounded with a touch of sepia– pale pink with a bright border in dark blues and violet, jade and coral– stunning peacock blue shawl with fine decorative border embroidered in crimson, primrose and pink lilac– pretty white shawl with detailed […]
EDGY DESIGN AND BRILLIANT EMBROIDERY
a stack of pure pashmina shawls with beautiful and intricate borders, all hand woven and hand embroidered in pure silk thread. our pashminas are woven to the traditional size of approx 1 metre by 2 metres yet are so fine that they will fold to handbag size in a jiffy. each one comes with its […]
CHAMPION GREYS
two special bordered shawls: above: silver grey with a broad band of embroidery in seven different pinks with old gold. below: mid grey with fine embroidery in black, stark white and a darker grey in a wonderfully intricate design. these shawls are embroidered pieces that illustrate the superb craftsmanship of the master weavers of kashmir […]
ARTISAN SKILLS I
two complex jali shawls, embroidered all over. these shawls enjoy a wonderful complexity yet delicacy in their embroidery. They remain light to wear even though the embroidery is intricate. above: natural undyed shawl with floral embroidery in bright but soft reds and oranges with a touch of aquamarine. below: very soft rose pink with a […]
ARTISAN SKILLS II
two complex jali shawls, embroidered all over. these shawls enjoy a wonderful complexity yet delicacy in their embroidery. They remain light to wear even though the embroidery is intricate. above: dark violet with intricate hearts and flowers woven in a variety of pinks with old gold and cream. below: light turquoise embroidered in silver, pink […]
THE MAGICAL GARDEN ON A TURQUOISE BASE
the renaissance shawl: vibrant turquoise with intricately woven flowers, branches, stripes lines and spots! this individual piece represents a lighter take on old kashmiri designs that were first woven in the 17th century. with a bold use of colour, the shawl is painstakingly woven with very careful use of black and white in its composition. […]
INVENTIVE WEAVING PROCESSES
something different: cleverly woven fine shawls that look deceptively simple. stripes thick and thin, a multitude of colours and clever double weaving make for a beautiful collection of casual shawls for both men and women. from the top: – apple green, chocolate and vermillion stripes– cobalt and natural in a reversible fine double weave– multi-coloured […]
ENGLISH SUMMER FRUITS
something different: cleverly woven fine shawls that look deceptively simple. stripes thick and thin, a multitude of colours and clever double weaving make for a beautiful collection of casual shawls for both men and women. from the top: – white and pale pink fine double colour reversible shawl– malabar pink, chocolate and navy fine stripes– […]
STRIPES FOR ALL OCCASIONS
we couldn’t resist this stack of everyday luxury; a riot of colourful pure pashmina cashmere stripes. a true pashmina is soft and light, yet so warm that legend has it that it can hatch an egg. our pashminas are woven to the traditional size of approx 1 metre by 2 metres yet are so fine […]
OUR CRAFTSMEN’S PRIDE AND JOY
a stack of jali shawls that are embroidered all over. the most beautifully worked all embroidered jali shawls, hand woven in pure pashmina cashmere with hand sewn embroidery in pure silk. contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
THE AUSPICIOUS COLOURS OF INDIA
on top: a brilliant yellow shawl embroidered with intricate white flowers. underneath: a fuchsia pink shawl with precise but gently wandering work inoranges and cobalt, with a touch of turquoise and a deeper pink. both shawls are exquisitely embroidered with flowers, slender branches and casually strewn leaves. the most beautifully worked embroidered shawls, hand woven […]
NIGHT SCENTED STOCKS
two complex jali shawls: on top: a stunning lilac shawl with millefiore embroidery of very high quality using the motifs of paisley and tiny flowers. underneath: creamy white on white, embroidered with tiny flowers.
TRANQUIL OCEANS
four hand embroidered jali shawls: – strong pretty blue with very lovely work with trailing branches in cornflower blue– stunning eau-de-nil with detail of miniature flower embroidery– ocean green with touches of navy and jewel green– sophisticated slate blue with beautiful white trailing embroidery
ALMOND BLOSSOM AND NATURALS
Three hand embroidered jali shawls: – undyed luxury with detailed tracery in pure white interspersed with occasional pale pink within the leaves– delicate china pink with pure white embroideries– light and dark undyed shawl with embroidery in pale pink, rose and cinnabar
PALE AND INTERESTING
three perfect pashminas: – pure white shawl with delicate embroidery in pale lemon, powder blue and pale green– pale lemon with fine white embroidery– a summer garden: pure white with aquamarine flowers which meander over the shawl
PLAIN AND BEAUTIFUL: PURE COLOUR
a stack of pure pashmina cashmere shawls, soft and light, yet so warm that legend has it that they can hatch an egg. our pashminas are woven to the traditional size of approx 1 metre by 2 metres yet are so fine that they will fold to handbag size in a jiffy. each one comes […]
THINK BIG: THINK CUDDLY
undyed cream blanket shawls approx 52 x 106 ins (132 x 269cm). above: extra large shawl embroidered all over in corals with a hint of turquoise and pale pink: ten different colours in all. below: blanket piece with a wonderfully wide border in similar colours, embroidered as an imaginary garden.
SHAWLS FROM A MEDITATIVE TRADITION
four vibrant shawls with hand embroidered borders in pure silk thread: – brilliant yellow with a strong border in soft old gold and olive– pale orange with a wide border in pink and blue lilacs with a little pale grey– saffron with an exceptionally wide border in spice colours with pale primrose– midnight blue with […]
FLOWERS IN THE RAIN
four floral borders: – feminine white shawl with intricate flowers in powder pinks and blues, grounded with a touch of sepia– pale pink with a bright border in dark blues and violet, jade and coral– stunning peacock blue shawl with fine decorative border embroidered in crimson, primrose and pink lilac– pretty white shawl with detailed […]
EDGY DESIGN AND BRILLIANT EMBROIDERY
a stack of pure pashmina shawls with beautiful and intricate borders, all hand woven and hand embroidered in pure silk thread. our pashminas are woven to the traditional size of approx 1 metre by 2 metres yet are so fine that they will fold to handbag size in a jiffy. each one comes with its […]
CHAMPION GREYS
two special bordered shawls: above: silver grey with a broad band of embroidery in seven different pinks with old gold. below: mid grey with fine embroidery in black, stark white and a darker grey in a wonderfully intricate design. these shawls are embroidered pieces that illustrate the superb craftsmanship of the master weavers of kashmir […]
ARTISAN SKILLS I
two complex jali shawls, embroidered all over. these shawls enjoy a wonderful complexity yet delicacy in their embroidery. They remain light to wear even though the embroidery is intricate. above: natural undyed shawl with floral embroidery in bright but soft reds and oranges with a touch of aquamarine. below: very soft rose pink with a […]
ARTISAN SKILLS II
two complex jali shawls, embroidered all over. these shawls enjoy a wonderful complexity yet delicacy in their embroidery. They remain light to wear even though the embroidery is intricate. above: dark violet with intricate hearts and flowers woven in a variety of pinks with old gold and cream. below: light turquoise embroidered in silver, pink […]
THE MAGICAL GARDEN ON A TURQUOISE BASE
the renaissance shawl: vibrant turquoise with intricately woven flowers, branches, stripes lines and spots! this individual piece represents a lighter take on old kashmiri designs that were first woven in the 17th century. with a bold use of colour, the shawl is painstakingly woven with very careful use of black and white in its composition. […]
INVENTIVE WEAVING PROCESSES
something different: cleverly woven fine shawls that look deceptively simple. stripes thick and thin, a multitude of colours and clever double weaving make for a beautiful collection of casual shawls for both men and women. from the top: – apple green, chocolate and vermillion stripes– cobalt and natural in a reversible fine double weave– multi-coloured […]
ENGLISH SUMMER FRUITS
something different: cleverly woven fine shawls that look deceptively simple. stripes thick and thin, a multitude of colours and clever double weaving make for a beautiful collection of casual shawls for both men and women. from the top: – white and pale pink fine double colour reversible shawl– malabar pink, chocolate and navy fine stripes– […]
STRIPES FOR ALL OCCASIONS
we couldn’t resist this stack of everyday luxury; a riot of colourful pure pashmina cashmere stripes. a true pashmina is soft and light, yet so warm that legend has it that it can hatch an egg. our pashminas are woven to the traditional size of approx 1 metre by 2 metres yet are so fine […]
OUR CRAFTSMEN’S PRIDE AND JOY
a stack of jali shawls that are embroidered all over. the most beautifully worked all embroidered jali shawls, hand woven in pure pashmina cashmere with hand sewn embroidery in pure silk. contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
THE AUSPICIOUS COLOURS OF INDIA
on top: a brilliant yellow shawl embroidered with intricate white flowers. underneath: a fuchsia pink shawl with precise but gently wandering work inoranges and cobalt, with a touch of turquoise and a deeper pink. both shawls are exquisitely embroidered with flowers, slender branches and casually strewn leaves. the most beautifully worked embroidered shawls, hand woven […]
NIGHT SCENTED STOCKS
two complex jali shawls: on top: a stunning lilac shawl with millefiore embroidery of very high quality using the motifs of paisley and tiny flowers. underneath: creamy white on white, embroidered with tiny flowers.
TRANQUIL OCEANS
four hand embroidered jali shawls: – strong pretty blue with very lovely work with trailing branches in cornflower blue– stunning eau-de-nil with detail of miniature flower embroidery– ocean green with touches of navy and jewel green– sophisticated slate blue with beautiful white trailing embroidery
ALMOND BLOSSOM AND NATURALS
Three hand embroidered jali shawls: – undyed luxury with detailed tracery in pure white interspersed with occasional pale pink within the leaves– delicate china pink with pure white embroideries– light and dark undyed shawl with embroidery in pale pink, rose and cinnabar
PALE AND INTERESTING
three perfect pashminas: – pure white shawl with delicate embroidery in pale lemon, powder blue and pale green– pale lemon with fine white embroidery– a summer garden: pure white with aquamarine flowers which meander over the shawl
PLAIN AND BEAUTIFUL: PURE COLOUR
a stack of pure pashmina cashmere shawls, soft and light, yet so warm that legend has it that they can hatch an egg. our pashminas are woven to the traditional size of approx 1 metre by 2 metres yet are so fine that they will fold to handbag size in a jiffy. each one comes […]
THINK BIG: THINK CUDDLY
undyed cream blanket shawls approx 52 x 106 ins (132 x 269cm). above: extra large shawl embroidered all over in corals with a hint of turquoise and pale pink: ten different colours in all. below: blanket piece with a wonderfully wide border in similar colours, embroidered as an imaginary garden.
SHAWLS FROM A MEDITATIVE TRADITION
four vibrant shawls with hand embroidered borders in pure silk thread: – brilliant yellow with a strong border in soft old gold and olive– pale orange with a wide border in pink and blue lilacs with a little pale grey– saffron with an exceptionally wide border in spice colours with pale primrose– midnight blue with […]
FLOWERS IN THE RAIN
four floral borders: – feminine white shawl with intricate flowers in powder pinks and blues, grounded with a touch of sepia– pale pink with a bright border in dark blues and violet, jade and coral– stunning peacock blue shawl with fine decorative border embroidered in crimson, primrose and pink lilac– pretty white shawl with detailed […]
EDGY DESIGN AND BRILLIANT EMBROIDERY
a stack of pure pashmina shawls with beautiful and intricate borders, all hand woven and hand embroidered in pure silk thread. our pashminas are woven to the traditional size of approx 1 metre by 2 metres yet are so fine that they will fold to handbag size in a jiffy. each one comes with its […]
CHAMPION GREYS
two special bordered shawls: above: silver grey with a broad band of embroidery in seven different pinks with old gold. below: mid grey with fine embroidery in black, stark white and a darker grey in a wonderfully intricate design. these shawls are embroidered pieces that illustrate the superb craftsmanship of the master weavers of kashmir […]
ARTISAN SKILLS I
two complex jali shawls, embroidered all over. these shawls enjoy a wonderful complexity yet delicacy in their embroidery. They remain light to wear even though the embroidery is intricate. above: natural undyed shawl with floral embroidery in bright but soft reds and oranges with a touch of aquamarine. below: very soft rose pink with a […]
ARTISAN SKILLS II
two complex jali shawls, embroidered all over. these shawls enjoy a wonderful complexity yet delicacy in their embroidery. They remain light to wear even though the embroidery is intricate. above: dark violet with intricate hearts and flowers woven in a variety of pinks with old gold and cream. below: light turquoise embroidered in silver, pink […]
THE MAGICAL GARDEN ON A TURQUOISE BASE
the renaissance shawl: vibrant turquoise with intricately woven flowers, branches, stripes lines and spots! this individual piece represents a lighter take on old kashmiri designs that were first woven in the 17th century. with a bold use of colour, the shawl is painstakingly woven with very careful use of black and white in its composition. […]
INVENTIVE WEAVING PROCESSES
something different: cleverly woven fine shawls that look deceptively simple. stripes thick and thin, a multitude of colours and clever double weaving make for a beautiful collection of casual shawls for both men and women. from the top: – apple green, chocolate and vermillion stripes– cobalt and natural in a reversible fine double weave– multi-coloured […]
ENGLISH SUMMER FRUITS
something different: cleverly woven fine shawls that look deceptively simple. stripes thick and thin, a multitude of colours and clever double weaving make for a beautiful collection of casual shawls for both men and women. from the top: – white and pale pink fine double colour reversible shawl– malabar pink, chocolate and navy fine stripes– […]
STRIPES FOR ALL OCCASIONS
we couldn’t resist this stack of everyday luxury; a riot of colourful pure pashmina cashmere stripes. a true pashmina is soft and light, yet so warm that legend has it that it can hatch an egg. our pashminas are woven to the traditional size of approx 1 metre by 2 metres yet are so fine […]