(Courtesy Shawls & Shawlbafs of Kashmir: Legends of Unsung Heroes by Dr Abdul Ahad) Abdul Ahad, a former Kashmiri bureaucrat and author of several books on the history of Kashmir, juxtaposes this ...

Kashmir’s famed pashmina shawls, known for centuries for their signature intricate buta or paisley patterns, got a French touch this week. Artist Maximilien Pellet turned the fabric into a ...

In the lush valleys of Kashmir, India, the Pashmina shawl reigns ... Europe contributes its elegance through the Paisley shawls of Scotland, which were inspired by the Kashmiri design and became ...

The Paisley Shawl Collection, cared for by Renfrewshire ... The exotically patterned, delicate woollen shawls were originally from Kashmir but European manufacturers began to produce cheaper ...

These shawls, known as "Paisley shawls" or "Kashmir shawls," were hand-woven and embroidered with elaborate paisley designs. They were highly prized and sought after by both Indian nobility and ...

Kashmir has long been renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. One of its most famous products, the Pashmina (also known as Cashmere) shawl, was considered the epitome of luxury ...

Kani Hama, a small village in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, is renowned for its artisans who preserve the centuries-old craft of Kani shawl weaving. The term "Kani" derives from the wooden ...