Kashmir Shawls
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| Kashmir Shawls are world famous for their embroidery, beauty, texture and design. Design is either woven on the loom or hand embroidery is done by needle or hook. In Kashmir, wool woven from the fleece of ibex goat found at 14,ooo ft. above MSL. is called Pashmina. The rarity of this soft wool makes it more precious than gold by weight. Many kinds of embroidery are worked on Kashmir Shawls, motifs usually abstract design or stylish paisley and flowers in different colors. Kashmir Shawls are warm and imperial in looks and are regarded as a status symbol by those who admire them. | |