The embroidered shawls of Kashmir are also referred to as amli shawls. In these shawls, a minute and elaborate pattern is created by working on the root of the plain pashmina wool with the help of a needle. The beautiful and elegant amli shawls emerged in India in the early 19th century.

The advent of amli shawls gave an unprecedented boost to shawl trade in the 19th century. It acted as an alternative for expensive kani shawls.

Design & Pattern:
Amli shawls are designed entirely with needle embroidery on a plain ground, producing simulating patterns similar to those of loom-woven kani shawls. Pashm wool is mainly used for the embroidery. But quite often zari thread is also used for crafting exquisite Amli shawls. These shawls are available in vibrant shades and colors and symbolises elegance and class.

Commonly used stitch work for making amli shawls include:

• Chain stitch
• Satin stitch
• Stem stitch

Of all the stitches, chain stitch is most commonly and widely used for making amli shawls. Amli shawls also involved Map shawls, which had map of Kashmir valley embroidered on the shawl.

Market of Amli Shawls:
Amli shawl is one of the most beautiful Kashmir shawls. Intricately embroidered into exquisite designs, these shawls are very popular in every corner of the globe. Kashmir shawls are known for their unique designs and excellent craftsmanship. Incredible soft and designer amli shawls produced in Kashmir are exported to various European, and Central Asian countries.