This exquisite hand embroidered shawl is part of the Toosh revival series of shawls, a collection created to celebrate the luxury of Shatoosh, the world's most expensive fabric that is traditionally woven from hair of the Tibetan antelope. Woven using premium Grade A cashmere fibres from Ladakh, this shawl is an explosion of colour and pattern.
The Roopwati series (Roopwati means “charming and beautiful”) is known for its bright, youthful aesthetic and bold simplicity. This particular design is inspired by Lord Hanuman — a Hindu deity celebrated for wisdom, strength and bravery — and is embroidered using just two thread colours: soft grey and shimmering gold. This simple palette enhances the intricacy of the Sozni embroidery and allows the detailed pattern to shine against a burst of sunshine orange fabric.
The raw pashmina wool was collected from a private herd of Changthani goats owned by Mr Tsering Angchuk in June 2021. The fibres were then washed, carded and de-haired, a process which removes the coarse guard hair from the pashmina fibres so that only the finest hairs remain. This is done by hand as machine carding would break the fibre length.
Hand spinning is a traditional culture in Kashmir carried out in the homes of skilled masters, where the soft pashmina fibres produce an incredibly fine yarn ranging from 110-140 English count. These results could not be achieved on a machine without a 'carrier fibre'.
The fine yarn for this particular shawl was then sent to Srinagar and woven on a pit handloom by Mr Abid Khan. As the yarn is extra delicate and composed of such short fibres, this process will have taken around a month to carry out and requires experienced craftsmanship.
Next, the shawl was embroidered in a classic Sozni style by Mr Hamid Ahmed in the Ganderbal district of Kashmir. This intricate pattern will have taken more than 4-5 months to complete.
Finally, the shawl was washed, finished and prepared for dispatch at the finishing plant in Hawal by Mr Zakir Wani in January 2023.
Throughout every step, this shawl has been carefully and thoughtfully crafted: this is reflected in the timelessness and superior quality of the material and embroidery. With care, this piece is designed to last and made to be passed down through generations, just as they are in the Kashmiri tradition. Though refined enough for a special occasion or formal event, it’s so beautifully soft and warm that you’ll want to reach for it every winter day.
Each shawl comes with a copy of The Kashmir Shawl, a book which explores the landscape and lives behind the production of these shawls.
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Size: 103 x 212 cm (40.5" x 83.5")
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Composition: 100% Cashmere, sourced in Ladakh from Grade A fibres
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Origin: Made in Kashmir
Product Care
Professional clean only.
Origin & Sustainability
This shawl embodies the principles of slow fashion — each stage, from sourcing to spinning, weaving and embroidery, is done by hand and can take months to complete. Every artisan involved brings years of skill, care and cultural heritage to the process.
Made from Grade A Ladakhi pashmina, this shawl uses one of the world’s finest natural fibres. Cashmere is not only supremely soft and warm, it is also renewable, biodegradable, and long-lasting — a conscious choice for those who value quality over quantity.
By supporting this craft, you help sustain traditional livelihoods and protect centuries-old skills and traditions. Read more on our Himalaya-based suppliers here.
