Editorial Reviews

Embroidered woolen jackets, with an eye catching appeal, are made by the same artisans who are known world over for creating some of the finest shawls. Techniques employed here for making embroidery are the same that are used in making embroidery on Kashmiri shawls. The embroidery of Kashmir is very delicate and mainly has floral patterns. Nature has been very kind and bountiful here. The valleys are full of colorful flowers, chinar trees (maple), and badam (almond) trees. In Kashmir embroidery the motifs are of paisley or almond shape, chinar leaf, delicate flowers and leaf. 'Sozuni' embroidery style associated with shawls and jackets is extremely delicate and is usually done with one strand of thread. The stitches that are employed are mainly Stem, Cretan, Fly and Darning. The fineness and minute details of the embroidery style are simply awe inspiring. With a piece like this in your closet, you will always have something to wear.