Oyster-Gray Stole from Amritsar with Woven Kullu Palla

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Oyster-Gray Stole from Amritsar with Woven Kullu Palla

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Specifications

	SWI95
	Pure Wool
	6.5 ft x 2.4 ft

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	Returns and Exchanges accepted within 7 days
	Free Delivery

Easy Returns

Return within 7 days of
order delivery.See T&Cs

Fully Insured

All orders are fully insured
to ensure peace of mind.

100% Handmade

All products are
MADE IN INDIA.

A Touch of Amritsari Elegance

Embrace timeless style and unparalleled comfort with this exquisite stole, a true testament to the rich textile heritage of Amritsar. Crafted from the finest pure wool, this stole offers a luxurious feel against your skin, ensuring warmth and sophistication in equal measure. The delicate oyster-gray hue serves as a perfect canvas for the intricate, vibrant patterns that adorn its borders, evoking a sense of artisanal mastery and cultural depth.

Intricate Woven Beauty

The true artistry of this piece lies in its meticulously woven Kullu palla. Inspired by traditional motifs, the detailed embroidery features a captivating geometric design, rendered in a palette of warm reds, oranges, and cool blues. These striking patterns are not merely decorative; they are a visual narrative, speaking to generations of skilled craftsmanship passed down through families. The dense weaving ensures durability while maintaining a soft drape, making this stole a joy to wear and behold. The contrasting deep red band at the ends of the stole further accentuates the intricate work, creating a harmonious blend of colors and textures.

Versatile Styling Companion

More than just an accessory, this pure wool stole is a statement piece designed to elevate any ensemble. Its generous size allows for a multitude of styling possibilities. Drape it elegantly over your shoulders for a formal occasion, letting the intricate palla cascade down your front. Wrap it snugly around your neck on a chilly evening for both warmth and a touch of bohemian flair. It can also be casually draped over a simple t-shirt and jeans to add a sophisticated, artisanal touch to everyday wear. The oyster-gray base ensures it complements a wide range of colors and styles, making it an indispensable addition to your wardrobe.

Experience Pure Wool Comfort

The selection of pure wool as the primary material underscores the commitment to quality and comfort. Wool is naturally breathable, providing excellent insulation without causing overheating. Its inherent softness ensures a luxurious feel, preventing irritation and promoting long-lasting wear. This material also possesses a natural elasticity, allowing the stole to retain its shape even with frequent use. The subtle texture of the wool enhances the visual appeal of the woven patterns, creating a truly captivating accessory. Invest in this piece and experience the enduring comfort and elegance that only pure wool can provide.

How are Kullu shawls made?

Kullu shawls are renowned across the world for their simple yet elegant designs. These shawls exhibit the artistic skills and creativity of the craftsmen of Kullu, a district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Made of fine woolen fabric, a kullu shawl is worn both by men and women. However, men’s shawls are called Loi or pattu and are mostly plain, bereft of any pattern or design. Kullu shawls feature geometrical patterns on both ends and beautiful floral designs may run all over. The base of a typical Kullu shawl is mostly black, brown, or gray in color and the designs and patterns are made with bright colors such as red, blue, pink, orange, green, etc. Each design may have up to eight colors. With the increasing demands of customers from different parts of the world, the craftsmen of Kullu have now started using even pastel colors for the base. This makes these shawls appear eye-catching and suitable for wearing on special occasions such as weddings and festivals. Kullu shawls are mostly made of three types of wool i.e. Merino wool, Local sheep wool, and Angora wool. Sometimes these different types of wool are combined to form more varieties. They are also crafted in Yak’s wool, Pashmina, and other handcrafted material.

The process of crafting a Kullu shawl is time-consuming and requires excellent skills. The tradition of making these shawls has been followed by the local people of Kullu for many decades and the skills are passed down from one generation to another. Let us look at the steps involved in this elaborate process.

1. Selection of Wool

A fine variety of wool is the most important raw material for producing Kullu shawls. The selection of wool for weaving depends on the type of designs or patterns and the texture required.

2. Preparing yarn

After the selection of high-quality wool, it is allowed to spin as a thread on a spinning wheel. The extracted yarn is then wounded into a bundle.

3. Weaving

The woolen threads are loaded onto the spindles that are inserted into a fly shuttle. Multiple colored yarns are combined together and added to the shuttle. The local artisans of Kullu still use the traditional method of weaving on the pit and frame loom. The loom is geared up and the weaving is completed.

4. Embroidering

Once the weaving process is done, a fine fabric is obtained and now the artisans begin fabricating traditional designs (geometrical shapes and floral motifs) by hand using bright-colored threads.

5. Finishing

After the embroidery is done on the shawl, it is made ready to be put for sale purposes. This is the last step of the making process in which extra threads from behind are cut and removed for giving it a finished and flawless look.

These handmade Kullu shawls have admirers from all over the world and their cost depends on the variety of wool used, the type of design fabricated, and other factors. The price usually ranges from Rs. 1000 to 10,000. Despite their expensive cost, people love to wear these shawls because the designs are elegant and the warmth of the wool is comforting.

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