summer 2018
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TRAVELLING IN STYLE
our wonderful blanket shawls have quite a following. measuring approx. 264 x 132cm (104 x 52inches), they are very generously sized and beautifully embroidered. above: pale pink with all over floral embroidery in carmine pinks with a touch of charcoal. in the middle as a pompom: undyed cream with a border in mainly blues with […]
HAND WEAVING IN FLOWERS
showing off our craftsmen’s skills, these jamawar shawls are very difficult to weave, involving many colour changes, which are complicated because we use such fine fibre. this shawl glows in rich coral, with complex flowers, branches and leaves. the edges are striped in the colours that are used in the flowers. this type of shawl […]
GERANIUM RED MEETS A GENTLE BLUE
close up detail of the work of our master weavers and embroiderers. on the left: bright red shawl with detailed embroidery in dark blue, soft lemon, cream and a touch of pink. on the right: delphinium blue with decorated trails of leaves and flowers in soft pinks and blue. an exquisite modern take on 17th […]
FALLING LEAVES
getting cracking for autumn with these beautifully all embroidered jali shawls, mostly in autumnal shades of burnt orange and red. set off by two natural undyed pieces and a beautiful black shawl with fine embroidery in silver and lilac contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
PERFECT ROSES AND SOPHISTICATED GREYS
a collection of exquisite all embroidered jali shawls in various shades, from pales to the hot pinks of india, all beautifully worked with careful detailed embroideries. as a contrast, some modern neutrals: top right: pale blue grey with black and white. bottom left: mid grey accented with rose tints. top left as a pom pom: […]
TROPICAL SEAS
aquamarine and ultramarine with a touch of clear red. six sparkling shawls, with wonderful inventive multicoloured or tone to tone embroideries.
BRIGHT COLOURS THAT DELIGHT
six shawls with very fine borders, exquisitely hand embroidered in wide bands. light and elegant, these shawls are suitable for any occasion. contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
BRILLIANT COLOUR AND DESIGN
a stack of stunning jali shawls that are embroidered all over. the most beautifully worked all embroidered shawls, hand woven in pure pashmina cashmere with hand sewn embroidery in pure silk. contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERIES
a creative stack of shawls with beautifully worked embroidered borders. light and elegant, these shawls are suitable for any occasion. contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
SIMPLE AND CONFIDENT
a stack of pure pashmina cashmere shawls in many new colours, soft and light, yet so warm that legend has it that they can hatch an egg. woven to the traditional size of approx. 1 metre by 2 metres, yet each one will fold to handbag size in a jiffy. we keep a wide range […]
SUNNY FRUITS AND FLOWERS
underneath: a yellow jali shawl with elegant embroidery in pale waterlily yellow and white. on the top as pompoms: two reversible shawls; one apricot and peach, the other burnt orange and mandarin.
GLORIOUS CONTRASTS
these exquisitely bordered shawls show our master craftsmen at work: above: a pale grey shawl, with a broad embroidered border in buttercup with contrasting charcoal and melon. below: a raspberry shawl with a very wide border in pale pink, soft red and spice colours, with flowers and paisley.
BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
these exquisitely bordered shawls show our master craftsmen at work: above: a spectacular lime green shawl, woven with a broad jade stripe, across the width and up the side of the piece, embroidered in black. below: a deep navy blue shawl with a sublime border in soft pink, pale blue and a little dark red.
SUMMER NATURALS
some shawls from our undyed collection: underneath: a creamy white shawl with tiny flowers in narrow stripes in pinks, coral and nutmeg. on top: three natural shawls with delicate embroidery: top: natural shawl embroidered with soft yellow and light violet tracery with occasional powder blue flowers. middle: natural shawl with a border of motifs and […]
LUXURIOUS COMFORT
our wonderful blanket shawls have quite a following. measuring approx. 264 x 132cm (104 x 52inches), they are very generously sized and beautifully embroidered. above: bright blue all embroidered blanket shawl with flowers in silvery white with a touch of pale pink. in the middle as a pompom: rose pink with tone to tone border […]
SKY AND MIST
five more beautiful borders: top left: pale grey with careful aquamarine and very pale blue border. top right: bright turquoise with a striking border embroidered in charcoal, very pale pink and white. bottom left: velvety blue with a deep border of stunningly paisley flowers and hearts in white, black and periwinkle blue. bottom right: duck […]
WORKING HARD IN YOUR WARDROBE
five more beautiful borders: top left: ruby red with a carefully worked border of hot pink, pale pink and white. top right: mid grey with fabulous border in a deeper charcoal, silver white and a touch of black. on the top as a pompom: ultramarine embroidered tone to tone in a lighter blue floral and […]
THE COLOURS OF FRENCH IMPRESSIONISM
top left: sun yellow with an ingenious silver white border of flowers and paisley. top right: ultramarine blue with a careful border worked in white, black and charcoal. on the top as a pompom: a shawl in light burnt orange with a border in reds, violets and blue. bottom left: a pure cobalt tint, refreshing […]
FLOWERS GALORE
two complex jali shawls: underneath: vermillion red, richly embroidered in pale blues, oranges and lemon with white and silver grey. this beautiful shawl has paisley, bouquets of flowers and beautifully edged detail. on the top as a pompom: an undyed light natural shawl with an elaboration of tiny flowers in many colours. the sides of […]
SUBTLE COLOURS OF THE ORIENT
four embroidered jali shawls: top: soft orange with intricate darker embroidery using charcoal, violet and burnt umber. on the top as a pompom: creamy white with delicate embroidery using sage and violet. middle: bright green olive with periwinkle blue, silver white and jade embroidery. bottom: sherbet green with beautiful embroidery in cream, dark red and […]
THE COLOURS OF INDIA THAT WE LOVE
four embroidered jali shawls: top: superb ultramarine blue with the prettiest of flower posies in a lighter cobalt. on the top as a pompom: creamy white with lilac flowers. middle: hot pink with beautiful pale pink and peony embroidery. bottom: pearl grey with wonderful silver grey and charcoal flowers.
FIVE BLUE EXPLORATIONS
five embroidered jali shawls: top left: sky blue with detailed embroidery in jade and silver. top right: bright turquoise with embroidery in aquamarine and amethyst, using tiny paisley, branches and flowers. as a pompom on the top: a pretty forget-me-not blue shawl with flowers in pale pink, violet and aquamarine. bottom left: rich cobalt blue […]
18TH CENTURY COLOURS: DELICATE PINKS AND GREEN
underneath: a stunning jamawar shawl reminiscent of delicate s’vres porcelain or mme de pompadour’s gowns. delicate and detailed embroidery of miniaturised flowers, leaves and paisley roam across this light and flexible shawl. on the top: as a pompom, a rose jali shawl with embroidery in warm colours of copper and soft emerald.
CYCLAMEN PINK AND MARIGOLD ORANGE
underneath: a complex jali shawl in pink, with fabulous embroidery in violet and dark blue with flowers, slender branches and casually strewn leaves. on the top: a dramatic hot pink and mandarin reversible double colour shawl. an exquisite modern take on 17th century skills.
TRAVELLING IN STYLE
our wonderful blanket shawls have quite a following. measuring approx. 264 x 132cm (104 x 52inches), they are very generously sized and beautifully embroidered. above: pale pink with all over floral embroidery in carmine pinks with a touch of charcoal. in the middle as a pompom: undyed cream with a border in mainly blues with […]
HAND WEAVING IN FLOWERS
showing off our craftsmen’s skills, these jamawar shawls are very difficult to weave, involving many colour changes, which are complicated because we use such fine fibre. this shawl glows in rich coral, with complex flowers, branches and leaves. the edges are striped in the colours that are used in the flowers. this type of shawl […]
GERANIUM RED MEETS A GENTLE BLUE
close up detail of the work of our master weavers and embroiderers. on the left: bright red shawl with detailed embroidery in dark blue, soft lemon, cream and a touch of pink. on the right: delphinium blue with decorated trails of leaves and flowers in soft pinks and blue. an exquisite modern take on 17th […]
FALLING LEAVES
getting cracking for autumn with these beautifully all embroidered jali shawls, mostly in autumnal shades of burnt orange and red. set off by two natural undyed pieces and a beautiful black shawl with fine embroidery in silver and lilac contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
PERFECT ROSES AND SOPHISTICATED GREYS
a collection of exquisite all embroidered jali shawls in various shades, from pales to the hot pinks of india, all beautifully worked with careful detailed embroideries. as a contrast, some modern neutrals: top right: pale blue grey with black and white. bottom left: mid grey accented with rose tints. top left as a pom pom: […]
TROPICAL SEAS
aquamarine and ultramarine with a touch of clear red. six sparkling shawls, with wonderful inventive multicoloured or tone to tone embroideries.
BRIGHT COLOURS THAT DELIGHT
six shawls with very fine borders, exquisitely hand embroidered in wide bands. light and elegant, these shawls are suitable for any occasion. contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
BRILLIANT COLOUR AND DESIGN
a stack of stunning jali shawls that are embroidered all over. the most beautifully worked all embroidered shawls, hand woven in pure pashmina cashmere with hand sewn embroidery in pure silk. contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERIES
a creative stack of shawls with beautifully worked embroidered borders. light and elegant, these shawls are suitable for any occasion. contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
SIMPLE AND CONFIDENT
a stack of pure pashmina cashmere shawls in many new colours, soft and light, yet so warm that legend has it that they can hatch an egg. woven to the traditional size of approx. 1 metre by 2 metres, yet each one will fold to handbag size in a jiffy. we keep a wide range […]
SUNNY FRUITS AND FLOWERS
underneath: a yellow jali shawl with elegant embroidery in pale waterlily yellow and white. on the top as pompoms: two reversible shawls; one apricot and peach, the other burnt orange and mandarin.
GLORIOUS CONTRASTS
these exquisitely bordered shawls show our master craftsmen at work: above: a pale grey shawl, with a broad embroidered border in buttercup with contrasting charcoal and melon. below: a raspberry shawl with a very wide border in pale pink, soft red and spice colours, with flowers and paisley.
BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
these exquisitely bordered shawls show our master craftsmen at work: above: a spectacular lime green shawl, woven with a broad jade stripe, across the width and up the side of the piece, embroidered in black. below: a deep navy blue shawl with a sublime border in soft pink, pale blue and a little dark red.
SUMMER NATURALS
some shawls from our undyed collection: underneath: a creamy white shawl with tiny flowers in narrow stripes in pinks, coral and nutmeg. on top: three natural shawls with delicate embroidery: top: natural shawl embroidered with soft yellow and light violet tracery with occasional powder blue flowers. middle: natural shawl with a border of motifs and […]
LUXURIOUS COMFORT
our wonderful blanket shawls have quite a following. measuring approx. 264 x 132cm (104 x 52inches), they are very generously sized and beautifully embroidered. above: bright blue all embroidered blanket shawl with flowers in silvery white with a touch of pale pink. in the middle as a pompom: rose pink with tone to tone border […]
SKY AND MIST
five more beautiful borders: top left: pale grey with careful aquamarine and very pale blue border. top right: bright turquoise with a striking border embroidered in charcoal, very pale pink and white. bottom left: velvety blue with a deep border of stunningly paisley flowers and hearts in white, black and periwinkle blue. bottom right: duck […]
WORKING HARD IN YOUR WARDROBE
five more beautiful borders: top left: ruby red with a carefully worked border of hot pink, pale pink and white. top right: mid grey with fabulous border in a deeper charcoal, silver white and a touch of black. on the top as a pompom: ultramarine embroidered tone to tone in a lighter blue floral and […]
THE COLOURS OF FRENCH IMPRESSIONISM
top left: sun yellow with an ingenious silver white border of flowers and paisley. top right: ultramarine blue with a careful border worked in white, black and charcoal. on the top as a pompom: a shawl in light burnt orange with a border in reds, violets and blue. bottom left: a pure cobalt tint, refreshing […]
FLOWERS GALORE
two complex jali shawls: underneath: vermillion red, richly embroidered in pale blues, oranges and lemon with white and silver grey. this beautiful shawl has paisley, bouquets of flowers and beautifully edged detail. on the top as a pompom: an undyed light natural shawl with an elaboration of tiny flowers in many colours. the sides of […]
SUBTLE COLOURS OF THE ORIENT
four embroidered jali shawls: top: soft orange with intricate darker embroidery using charcoal, violet and burnt umber. on the top as a pompom: creamy white with delicate embroidery using sage and violet. middle: bright green olive with periwinkle blue, silver white and jade embroidery. bottom: sherbet green with beautiful embroidery in cream, dark red and […]
THE COLOURS OF INDIA THAT WE LOVE
four embroidered jali shawls: top: superb ultramarine blue with the prettiest of flower posies in a lighter cobalt. on the top as a pompom: creamy white with lilac flowers. middle: hot pink with beautiful pale pink and peony embroidery. bottom: pearl grey with wonderful silver grey and charcoal flowers.
FIVE BLUE EXPLORATIONS
five embroidered jali shawls: top left: sky blue with detailed embroidery in jade and silver. top right: bright turquoise with embroidery in aquamarine and amethyst, using tiny paisley, branches and flowers. as a pompom on the top: a pretty forget-me-not blue shawl with flowers in pale pink, violet and aquamarine. bottom left: rich cobalt blue […]
18TH CENTURY COLOURS: DELICATE PINKS AND GREEN
underneath: a stunning jamawar shawl reminiscent of delicate s’vres porcelain or mme de pompadour’s gowns. delicate and detailed embroidery of miniaturised flowers, leaves and paisley roam across this light and flexible shawl. on the top: as a pompom, a rose jali shawl with embroidery in warm colours of copper and soft emerald.
CYCLAMEN PINK AND MARIGOLD ORANGE
underneath: a complex jali shawl in pink, with fabulous embroidery in violet and dark blue with flowers, slender branches and casually strewn leaves. on the top: a dramatic hot pink and mandarin reversible double colour shawl. an exquisite modern take on 17th century skills.
TRAVELLING IN STYLE
our wonderful blanket shawls have quite a following. measuring approx. 264 x 132cm (104 x 52inches), they are very generously sized and beautifully embroidered. above: pale pink with all over floral embroidery in carmine pinks with a touch of charcoal. in the middle as a pompom: undyed cream with a border in mainly blues with […]
HAND WEAVING IN FLOWERS
showing off our craftsmen’s skills, these jamawar shawls are very difficult to weave, involving many colour changes, which are complicated because we use such fine fibre. this shawl glows in rich coral, with complex flowers, branches and leaves. the edges are striped in the colours that are used in the flowers. this type of shawl […]
GERANIUM RED MEETS A GENTLE BLUE
close up detail of the work of our master weavers and embroiderers. on the left: bright red shawl with detailed embroidery in dark blue, soft lemon, cream and a touch of pink. on the right: delphinium blue with decorated trails of leaves and flowers in soft pinks and blue. an exquisite modern take on 17th […]
FALLING LEAVES
getting cracking for autumn with these beautifully all embroidered jali shawls, mostly in autumnal shades of burnt orange and red. set off by two natural undyed pieces and a beautiful black shawl with fine embroidery in silver and lilac contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
PERFECT ROSES AND SOPHISTICATED GREYS
a collection of exquisite all embroidered jali shawls in various shades, from pales to the hot pinks of india, all beautifully worked with careful detailed embroideries. as a contrast, some modern neutrals: top right: pale blue grey with black and white. bottom left: mid grey accented with rose tints. top left as a pom pom: […]
TROPICAL SEAS
aquamarine and ultramarine with a touch of clear red. six sparkling shawls, with wonderful inventive multicoloured or tone to tone embroideries.
BRIGHT COLOURS THAT DELIGHT
six shawls with very fine borders, exquisitely hand embroidered in wide bands. light and elegant, these shawls are suitable for any occasion. contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
BRILLIANT COLOUR AND DESIGN
a stack of stunning jali shawls that are embroidered all over. the most beautifully worked all embroidered shawls, hand woven in pure pashmina cashmere with hand sewn embroidery in pure silk. contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
OUTSTANDING EMBROIDERIES
a creative stack of shawls with beautifully worked embroidered borders. light and elegant, these shawls are suitable for any occasion. contemporary design inspired by 17th century tradition.
SIMPLE AND CONFIDENT
a stack of pure pashmina cashmere shawls in many new colours, soft and light, yet so warm that legend has it that they can hatch an egg. woven to the traditional size of approx. 1 metre by 2 metres, yet each one will fold to handbag size in a jiffy. we keep a wide range […]
SUNNY FRUITS AND FLOWERS
underneath: a yellow jali shawl with elegant embroidery in pale waterlily yellow and white. on the top as pompoms: two reversible shawls; one apricot and peach, the other burnt orange and mandarin.
GLORIOUS CONTRASTS
these exquisitely bordered shawls show our master craftsmen at work: above: a pale grey shawl, with a broad embroidered border in buttercup with contrasting charcoal and melon. below: a raspberry shawl with a very wide border in pale pink, soft red and spice colours, with flowers and paisley.
BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
these exquisitely bordered shawls show our master craftsmen at work: above: a spectacular lime green shawl, woven with a broad jade stripe, across the width and up the side of the piece, embroidered in black. below: a deep navy blue shawl with a sublime border in soft pink, pale blue and a little dark red.
SUMMER NATURALS
some shawls from our undyed collection: underneath: a creamy white shawl with tiny flowers in narrow stripes in pinks, coral and nutmeg. on top: three natural shawls with delicate embroidery: top: natural shawl embroidered with soft yellow and light violet tracery with occasional powder blue flowers. middle: natural shawl with a border of motifs and […]
LUXURIOUS COMFORT
our wonderful blanket shawls have quite a following. measuring approx. 264 x 132cm (104 x 52inches), they are very generously sized and beautifully embroidered. above: bright blue all embroidered blanket shawl with flowers in silvery white with a touch of pale pink. in the middle as a pompom: rose pink with tone to tone border […]
SKY AND MIST
five more beautiful borders: top left: pale grey with careful aquamarine and very pale blue border. top right: bright turquoise with a striking border embroidered in charcoal, very pale pink and white. bottom left: velvety blue with a deep border of stunningly paisley flowers and hearts in white, black and periwinkle blue. bottom right: duck […]
WORKING HARD IN YOUR WARDROBE
five more beautiful borders: top left: ruby red with a carefully worked border of hot pink, pale pink and white. top right: mid grey with fabulous border in a deeper charcoal, silver white and a touch of black. on the top as a pompom: ultramarine embroidered tone to tone in a lighter blue floral and […]
THE COLOURS OF FRENCH IMPRESSIONISM
top left: sun yellow with an ingenious silver white border of flowers and paisley. top right: ultramarine blue with a careful border worked in white, black and charcoal. on the top as a pompom: a shawl in light burnt orange with a border in reds, violets and blue. bottom left: a pure cobalt tint, refreshing […]
FLOWERS GALORE
two complex jali shawls: underneath: vermillion red, richly embroidered in pale blues, oranges and lemon with white and silver grey. this beautiful shawl has paisley, bouquets of flowers and beautifully edged detail. on the top as a pompom: an undyed light natural shawl with an elaboration of tiny flowers in many colours. the sides of […]
SUBTLE COLOURS OF THE ORIENT
four embroidered jali shawls: top: soft orange with intricate darker embroidery using charcoal, violet and burnt umber. on the top as a pompom: creamy white with delicate embroidery using sage and violet. middle: bright green olive with periwinkle blue, silver white and jade embroidery. bottom: sherbet green with beautiful embroidery in cream, dark red and […]
THE COLOURS OF INDIA THAT WE LOVE
four embroidered jali shawls: top: superb ultramarine blue with the prettiest of flower posies in a lighter cobalt. on the top as a pompom: creamy white with lilac flowers. middle: hot pink with beautiful pale pink and peony embroidery. bottom: pearl grey with wonderful silver grey and charcoal flowers.
FIVE BLUE EXPLORATIONS
five embroidered jali shawls: top left: sky blue with detailed embroidery in jade and silver. top right: bright turquoise with embroidery in aquamarine and amethyst, using tiny paisley, branches and flowers. as a pompom on the top: a pretty forget-me-not blue shawl with flowers in pale pink, violet and aquamarine. bottom left: rich cobalt blue […]
18TH CENTURY COLOURS: DELICATE PINKS AND GREEN
underneath: a stunning jamawar shawl reminiscent of delicate s’vres porcelain or mme de pompadour’s gowns. delicate and detailed embroidery of miniaturised flowers, leaves and paisley roam across this light and flexible shawl. on the top: as a pompom, a rose jali shawl with embroidery in warm colours of copper and soft emerald.
CYCLAMEN PINK AND MARIGOLD ORANGE
underneath: a complex jali shawl in pink, with fabulous embroidery in violet and dark blue with flowers, slender branches and casually strewn leaves. on the top: a dramatic hot pink and mandarin reversible double colour shawl. an exquisite modern take on 17th century skills.