Fabric:
Woolen worsted warp is used for making Kinnauri shawls. The weft is of woolen worsted, hand-spun Indian wool, pashmina and Angora. Most of the motifs woven in the shawl have a very special symbolic and religious significance. The ground colours used for Kinnauri shawls comprise of white, brown, black, and natural grey. Some of the prime colours used for patterning are red, orange, pink, blue, green, yellow, black and white. Of these, five colours represent five elements. Likewise, white stands for water, yellow for earth, red for fire, green for air and blue for aether. Soft vegetable dyed colors are also used in Kinnauri shawls these days.

Design & Pattern:
The intricate geometrical designs and finesse in weaving have made Kinnauri shawls very popular across the globe. Kinnauri shawls are available in wide variety of designs and patterns. Kinnauri pattern along both ends of the shawls, Kinnauri teen (three) patti, Kinnauri pattern running across the four edges and all over Kinnauri work are the most popular designs available for these shawls. Different shades of colors are used for making different patterns of Kinnauri shawls. Majority of the Kinnauri shawls made for commercial use are woven on the frame loom. On the other hand, the ones made for local use are woven on the pitloom. In this type, the weaver weaves it in two pieces, each of half width and then joins them from the center with elaborate hand stitching.

Market of Kinnauri Shawls:
The exclusive and unique Kinnauri shawls represent the religious and mythological background of Himachal Pradesh. Known for their traditional designs and patterns, these shawls are exclusively manufactured in Himachal Pradesh in India. They are highly priced and are very popular in the domestic as well as international markets. Since last decade, the popularity of Indian handloom products including Kinnauri shawls have risen in the world market. These shawls are perfect fashion accessory and are exported to various European and Central Asian countries every year.