These are the shawls from some of the southern & western states of India. The soft and amazing Himroo shawls are woven from a combination of silk and cotton threads. These threads help to produce beautiful multi colored designs and patterns on these shawls.

Fabric:
These shawls are typically made from Himroo fabric. Himroo is an inferior type of brocade in which both silk and cotton threads are used to produce the multi-coloured designs. The original ornamental design of Himroo shawls is made by extra weft figuring. The silk weft, which is used for patterning is thrown over the surface unevenly, resulting in the formation of actual patterns. The rest of the weft is left hanging loosely underneath. The extra layer of loose silk weft in Himroo shawls impart a soft and almost silk like feel. Himroo shawls are extremely beautiful and have a shine like satin.

Design & Style:
The smooth and elegant Himroo shawls are available in beautiful designs and patterns. Perfect for wearing with almost any outfit, these shawls are very pretty and comes in exquisite shades. Various decorative techniques are used to decorate Himroo shawls like embroidery, bead work, etc. The unique designs and patterns give the shawl an abounding appearance.

Market of Himroo Shawls:
Aurangabad in Maharashtra is the major producer of Himroo shawls in India. Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh also plays an important role in the production of fine quality Himroo shawls. These inexpensive shawls act as an ideal fashion accessory and are widely popular throughout the world. Being made of a blend of silk and cotton, Himroo shawls have a large market abroad. They are especially popular among those who are enthralled by the Indian culture. Exclusive range of colors, patterns and designs make these shawls perfect to be worn over with every type of garment.