Jamawar shawl

1. Jamawar shawl

2. HISTORY
Jamawar shawls are one of the oldest forms of
art woven on fabrics. Its emergence dates
back to 18th and 19th century. It flourished
majorly in the Central Asia and Persia.
Jamawar shawls are made beautifully by
skilled craftsmen to produce comprehensive
patterns. Jamawar shawls are the perfect
combination of tradition, luxury and warmth. It
was originally made for the Mugals of India.
The designs involved in were based on the
flora and fauna.

3. The glory, the colors of
nature that are skilfully presented
on cloth characterize the famous
Jamawars of Kashmir. "Jama"
means robe and "war" is yard. King
and nobles bought the woven
fabric by the yard, wearing it as a
gown or using it as a wrap or
shawl.

4. The Kashmiri jamawar
shawls epitomise the dexterity of
traditional artisans and are world
famous for their royal look and rich
feel.

5. Jamawar shawls are quite popular and can be
often seen in young girls and working women
mixing it with their wardrobe. The literal meaning
of jamawar is "fabric by the yard." The technical
and trade name of Jamawar is shawl cloth or long
shawl.

6. Techniques

7. Technique involved
Jamawar shawls are formed by weaving it
on loom with intricate patterns. It uses
tapestry technique throughout weaving.
The Jamawar tapestry shawls have several
elements such as different borders, woven
panels, and embroidered fringes

8. Kashmir shawls were known as Kani Shawls and also as
‘Jamawars’. Woven in the Twill Tapestry technique, the weft
threads of these shawls alone form the pattern. They do not run
across the full width of the cloth but are , by means of wooden
spools known as ‘tojli’, woven back and forth across each section of
the warp threads using the particular colour that part of the pattern
requires.
In the 19th century, there was a minor revolution in the weaving of
the traditional kani shawls of Kashmir, the demand for which was
ever increasing. Instead of being woven as one piece, now the
shawl was woven in long strips on small looms. Due to the large
areas of design to be woven, the pattern was broken down into
fragmented parts, each woven separately, at times on separate
looms, and then all these pieces were pieced together, rather like
completing a jigsaw puzzle, and then they were stitched together by
a rafugar (needle worker) with stitchery so fine as to make the joins
virtually invisible.

9. Weaving of Jamawar is quite meticulous and intricate. The
designs created on jamawar are with the help of weft threads
of different colors. These threads are woven in tiny areas to
produce the required tiny colored blocks. There are
approximately nearly 50 colors which are used in one shawl.
The common colors used are yellow, white, black, turquoise,
green, purple, crimson and scarlet. This weaving is also
known as jacquard weaving. Reviving The Art Difference
between Kashmiri Jamawar Shawl and European Jamawar
Shawl A Jamawar shawl from Kashmir may have several
colors as many as 250 colors, whereas the European
counterpart generally has only 6 to 12 colors. European
Jamawar shawls can be completed in few days or weeks
while the original Kashmiri Jamawars take a few years to
complete.
Threads and colors

10. Jamawar Shawl Designs
The kani technique of weaving jamawar shawls is
an intricate technique. Kani is basically like a
wooden shuttle, which is used in the technique.
Multiple shuttles are used for making shawls with
multiple colors. Usually more than one colors are
used for weaving a single line of fabric. The popular
colors used for making the jamawar shawls are
yellow, green, crimson, purple, black and blue. It is
due to the beautiful and flawless blend of these
colors in the design and the fabric.

11. Fabric
Jamawar shawls are mainly made from fine quality wool
obtained from the fleece of the Capra Hircus goat, known
worldwide as "Cashmere," or properly termed as "Pashm".
These elegant shawls are designed in vibrant colours and
rich, luxurious fabrics. These shawls are very soft and are
perfect fashion accessory for winters. These are an
adulterated form of pure pashmina cashmere shawl, since at
times, they are mixed with a certain amount of silk to
produce a smooth finish.

12. Design & Pattern
The design of Jamawar shawls is unique. Similar to the
exquisite Paisley designs, these shawls are intricately
embroidered into oriental designs and large motifs in
Kashmir in India. These shawls are extremely soft and are
uniquely woven. Jamawar shawl comes in hues of colours
and spectacular designs. These shawls are known for
possessing the oldest form of art woven on fabrics.

13. These shawls have different striking
patterns such as floral design of small
repeated patterns or stripes. There are an
infinite number of designs in the jamawars.
The most common and high in demand are
Rega-buta, kirkh-buties and jaldars. Rega-
buta has small flower motifs, while kirkh-
buties have large flower motifs. The jaldars
patterns have net like forms.

14. Paisley motifs
Jamawar paisley are the traditional
shawls, more beautiful than the
Pashmina shawls. The people with rich
taste love the beauty and intricate design
of the Jamawar Shawls . The jacquard
shawls are woven into most artistic paisley
designs which is the best of jacquards and
is sophisticated to make woman
fashionable. Kashmir - the valley of flowers
has become synonymous with its jacquard
shawls all over the world.

16. Embroidery
The embroidery design is a comprehensive
handiworks of skilled craftsmen. Large Asian motifs
and oriental designs are prominent in the jamawar
shawls. Beautiful designs and patterns are
embroidered on the jamawar shawls as well as the
jamawar sarees making them hugely popular among
the gamut of silk shawls. However, embroidery is not
the only decorative work done on the jamawar
shawls. These embroidery patterns are accentuated
with other decorative art forms like bead work,
sequining, mirror work, etc. All these decorative
techniques go into the making of jamawar shawls
that are classic reflections of rich heritage and
cultural history.

17. Beaded embroidered shawl

18. Some unique variety
Displays explicitly the traditional
artistic work. Jamawars are the
traditional shawl people with rich taste
love the beauty and intricate design of
the Jamawar
Traditional Jamawar Shawls

19. Antique Jamawar Shawls
Jamawar Shawls
Antique jamawar shawls are very popular with those
who love the traditional styles. Antique jamawar shawls
are have heavy embroidery work with a raw finish to
the overall product. They look very ethnic and ornate

20. Handmade Jamawar Shawls
Not only chic and striking but also warm
and beautiful. The jamawar shawls are
woven into most artistic paisley designs,
which are the best of jamawars and is
sophisticated to make fashionable .

21. Traditional and contemporary
A perfect combination of traditional and
exciting new contemporary designs.
Jamawar Shawl created with Himalayan
flowers and flowing vine motifs gracefully
woven
in a classic design based upon the legendary
hand-embroidered “needle Jamawar” shawls
of Kashmir.

22. Embroidered Jamawar Shawls
Stylish and very different creation in
traditional woollen Jamawar Shawl.
Handcrafted by the craftsmen of
Kashmir, this elegant wrap is
gorgeous, light, soft, yet warm.

23. Luxury Jamawar Shawls
A perfect example of elegance and
functionality. It is all about warmth,
sophistication, elegance and
timelessness in fashion. An original and
exclusive Jamawar shawls is always in
demand.

24. Designer Jamawar Shawls
Along with time the tastes and trends have also
undergone a change and jamawar shawl designs have
adapted these changes in their designs. Even with a
few contemporary and modern features added to the
shawls, the traditional aspect is still maintained.
Designer jamawar shawls are made by keeping in mind
the new trends and fashion styles in vogue

25. Jamawar Shawls - Manufacturing
Regions
Jamawar shawl manufacturers, wholesale suppliers
and exporters are dealing in a lot of different styles
and varieties in jamawar shawls. They are
manufacturing exquisite pieces and making them
available worldwide. Though jamawar shawls made
in Kashmir are immensely popular for their elegant
and ethnic designs, they are also produced in
Assam, Gujarat and Rajasthan.

26. Salient Features of Woollen
Jamawar Shawls
:-
Splendid designs
Unique patterns like squares, paisleys,
flowers and abstracts.
Excellent craftsmanship
Authentic
Colour fastness
Available in new design and styles

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Hence we can say that they are the
blend of folklore, comfort and affection.
These shawls are perfect for evenings out,
special events or any occasions. The
astonishing variety and aesthetic
composition of different exquisite Jamawar
shawls looks very elegant.

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