Description
A Kani shawl is a type of Kashmiri shawl originating from the Kanihama area of the Kashmir valley. It is one of the oldest handicraft of Kashmir. This craft has been a part of the valley since the time of Mughals. The shawls are woven from pashmina yarn , and sometimes with mix threads of silk and other wool.
The price of these shawls is worth the amount of time, effort and labor spent weaving each kani shawl. The weavers toil hard and their eyes are impending towards doom. Though expensive, Kani shawls are a magical creation of the artisans. Kani Shawl is spun by using traditional wooden needles on a handloom. The Mughal pattern crafted over them strikes a bewitching spell on every woman. Kani Shawls have been registered under GI i.e. Geographical Indication Act given by The Craft Development Institute. These shawls are made as per predefined designs.
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