Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Paris highlighted India's rich textile heritage through his red Kani Shawl. This handwoven accessory, representing Kashmiri artisans' craftsmanship ...

Kashmiri shawls are traditionally decorated using kani, tiny bobbins wound with different coloured threads, and the artisan manipulates the bobbins to create the design one deft move at a time.

Over the centuries, these pashmina-woven textile works of art, known simply as “kani shawls” have been prized by Sikh Maharajas, Mughal kings, and European monarchs for centuries. Today ...

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Kashmiri weaving involves intricate patterns and techniques that echo the stories of generations that have dedicated themselves to preserving their heritage. Kani shawls, being one such testament ...

Banarasi silk are luxurious shawls with great zari work, ... Kani Shawls represent vibrant colours with exquisite craftsmanship. Kashmiri embroidered shawls are a blend of artistry and warmth.

Kashmir's textile heritage, from Pashmina luxury to Kani shawls' intricate Persian motifs, Jamawar's opulent brocade weave, Kashmiri Silk's lustrous sheen, and Raffal fabric's warmth and vibrant ...

The exhibition features exquisite textiles and heirloom Kani weave and ... Kashmir shawls may also be crafted using other types of wool, silk, or a blend of these materials. He went on to say, ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Paris was marked by an exceptional style statement, his red Kani Shawl. Draped over his shoulders during key meetings, the shawl was not just an ...