Types of shawls in winter: As soon as the winter season starts, there is a change in eating habits and clothing. Different fashions are also seen in warm clothes. In winter, sweaters, coats, mufflers and shawls are used. Shawl is also a fashion statement. In weddings or parties, women wear shawls with suits, sarees or lehengas. There are many types of shawls, some of which are particularly famous. Today we will learn about it.
pashmina shawl
Pashmina shawl is also known as Peshwai shawl which has its unique identity globally. It is very soft and very light in weight. Wool of Changra sheep of Ladakh and Chengu sheep of Eastern Himalayas is used in making this shawl. That’s why it is very expensive.
Kullu Shawl
As the name suggests this shawl is from Kulluni, Himachal Pradesh. The geometric patterns and bright colors are the hallmark of this shawl. Besides, its floral design is also special. It has maximum 8 colors. Kullu shawls are also hand woven like Pashmina.
velvet shawl
You can also include velvet shawls in your winter collection. Velvet shawl is made of micro velvet, zari and sequin work. This shawl is perfect to wear in winter wedding or any function. It is also styled with suits, sarees and lehengas.
cashmere shawl
Kashmiri shawl is considered to be the most famous shawl in India. High quality wool is used in its production. The specialty of Kashmiri shawls is that they are hand-woven and decorated with traditional embroidery, called ‘Rakhi’ or ‘Jamwar’. This shawl is soft and warm.
blanket
The famous blankets of Gujarat are mostly white or black in color and have embroidery. It is very famous for its block printing and natural colours. It is more common in Kutch district of Gujarat.
naga shawl
Naga Shawl is a traditional woolen shawl from Nagaland. Their weaving is done by hand. These shawls provide a lot of warmth and are also quite expensive. Its price is around 20 to 50 thousand. To make this shawl, two types of wool are used, matte and smooth. Mat op is a hard wool, which is easily available. But smooth wool is quite rare. Replica Naga shawls are available in the market for one to two thousand rupees.
kalamkari shawl
In the last few years, the art done on textiles from Andhra Pradesh is gaining popularity. Along with its fabric, its shawls are also very famous. In this the design is made by hand or with blocks. These designs are of Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam style and are based on religious themes. This design looks very beautiful and elegant.
dumb shawl
Not only Assam silk sarees, Assam silk munga shawls are also very famous. A muted shawl can also be included in your collection. Its shine is very good. It is made of golden silk. Besides, her fashion is also evergreen.
