Ivory Sozni Hand Embroidered Pashmina Wrap

An Ivory Sozni Hand Embroidered Pashmina Stole by Pashmsutra - Sustainable, Authentic & Certified

Product Details
Composition: Pure Ladakhi Pashmina handwoven in Kashmir
Colour: Ivory
Embroidery: Sozni Hand embroidery
Size: 70x200 cm (28 × 80 in approx.)
Care: Dry Clean. Iron at a low temperature. 
Occasion: Formal, Casual
Dispatch Time and Returns: Orders are dispatched within 2-3 business days. Returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery
Add Ons: FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE, Complementary Gift Box, Complementary Premium Breathable Cotton Cloth bag for Storage

Lightweight, yet luxuriously warm, handcrafted by the local Kashmiri artisans is an elegant blend of timeless tradition and minimal artistry. An ivory Pashmina stole, delicately embroidered along the borders and adorned with scattered bootis elevates everyday sophistication with its effortless styling and warm caress. Creating an alluring balance between minimalism and craftsmanship, the stole is perfect for winters and transition seasons. 
 
About the Craft
Sozni embroidery is a fine needle work, originating in Kashmir, that is characterised by delicate, detailed patterns of floral, abstract or geometric motifs. It is manually done on authentic Pashmina shawls by the most skillful artisans - men and women - using thin needles and fine threads. The process is quite a meticulous one which sometimes takes years to complete. Artisans are able to embroider an inch thick border of a pure Pashmina shawl in four months! It starts with stamping the designs onto the shawl underneath and then embroidering over the designs after carefully choosing the colour combinations
The art of Pashmina making involves a series of meticulous steps. It all starts in Ladakh where the down fibre of the changthangi goat is collected, cleaned, and sorted. The fibre is then hand spun by womenfolk of the valley - which is the most painstaking labour of love. To spin fibre for one Pashmina stole, a single artisan takes atleast 2 months, with just a handful of fibre spun per day. Even this takes them 8-10 hours everyday. Spinning is followed by weaving, where men mount the delicate spun fibre onto wooden handlooms and create heavenly soft and lightweight Pashmina stoles. These are later handed over to specialists for further embellishing like dyeing, embroidery, or prints

Pashmina Care
Always dry clean your pure Pashmina for the safest care. But if hand washing, use cold water and Pashmina/Cashmere shampoo. Do not wring or twist. Always squeeze the water out gently. Dry your Pashmina by placing it between two clean towels and rolling them together. Air dry, do not hang. Do not place it under direct sunlight for drying. 
Store your Pashmina at a clean, dry place. To keep it safe from moths, fold it neatly, wrap it in a muslin cloth, and store it with neem or cedar. Pashmina will last for generations if handled with care.

Before you receive your Pashmina, Please Note:
Authentic Pashmina is woven and embroidered by artisans manually. There can be irregularities in weave or embroidery showing the meticulous manual work of artisans. Note that these are not flaws but marks of authenticity that make your piece truly one of a kind
Slight variations in colour may appear due to different screen resolutions. While we strive to present images as true to life as possible, the actual shade may look slightly different on your device. We appreciate your understanding