The shawl is a winter staple in India, and across various other parts of the world, where it is known by different names. The unstitched garment’s length and breadth cover the multitudinous ways in which it is crafted, as diversely as the ways in which it is worn. There’s timeless grace and sophistication to it, as well as the promise of a future with modern aesthetics, stemming from the former.
The versatility of the shawl cannot be ignored. You can pair it with the most modern of attires, and can still wear it like a second skin. And let’s not forget about the various craft techniques which can be incorporated into them.And anyone can wear it.
Keeping in mind how we’re in the middle of winter, there’s no better time than this to recommend some beautiful shawls for the season, for you to be snug in.
Woollen
The beauty of your woollen shawl lies in how well it’s been woven, and you get to appreciate that, be it plain, pashmina, kalamkaari or kani. They’re perfect for wearing casually, be it with your pyjamas when you wake up first thing in the morning to just grabbing coffee with your friends in your trusted pair of jeans.
Embroidered
Shawls are the perfect canvas to carry different kinds of embroidery techniques, be it hand-crafted or by a machine, be with regular thread-work or traditional aari work. They get the chance to showcase all that beautiful work on them as they’re wrapped around you. They’re perfect for occasions of any kind to really make a case for good embroideries.
Embellished
Shawls can also carry more modern-day influences such as embellishments and beadings for a more glamorous look. These are soft and smaller, but ideal for events and night outs; the perfect accompaniment for your arms or decolletage.
For Men
Shawls for men are honestly not very different apart from in design, wherein a more sobering colour palette is used, be it for weaving the shawl itself or even for embroideries or embellishments. They can impart a very grand and statuesque vibe when draped properly.
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