(Courtesy Shawls & Shawlbafs of Kashmir: Legends of Unsung Heroes by Dr Abdul Ahad) Abdul Ahad, a former Kashmiri bureaucrat and author of several books on the history of Kashmir, juxtaposes this ...

Kashmir’s famed pashmina shawls, known for centuries for their signature intricate buta or paisley patterns, got a French touch this week. Artist Maximilien Pellet turned the fabric into a ...

In the lush valleys of Kashmir, India, the Pashmina shawl reigns ... Europe contributes its elegance through the Paisley shawls of Scotland, which were inspired by the Kashmiri design and became ...

“In the late 18th century-early 19th century, if you used the term paisley that meant the Kashmir shawl,” says Brosh. “The majority of the shawls at the time were of that design,” she ...

The Paisley Shawl Collection, cared for by Renfrewshire ... The exotically patterned, delicate woollen shawls were originally from Kashmir but European manufacturers began to produce cheaper ...

These shawls, known as "Paisley shawls" or "Kashmir shawls," were hand-woven and embroidered with elaborate paisley designs. They were highly prized and sought after by both Indian nobility and ...

The Jamawar Shawls are a special type of Kashmir shawl known for their paisley patterns and vibrant colors and extensive use of brocade weaving while the Pashmina Shawls made from the fine wool of ...