Wool is the most common raw material used for making shawls worldwide. Woollen shawls are typically meant for winter seasons. Shawls crafted out of wool are incredibly soft and are warm to wrap around. A wool shawl is a fashionable way to keep oneself warm.

Fabric Used:
Shawls are usually crafted from natural or synthetic wool thereby making them extremely comfortable for wearing during winters. There are several varieties of wool available and the quality of wool determines the fineness of the finished product.

Wool is generally extracted from sheep, goat, yak, etc. The yarn used for making woollen shawls generally include merino wool, pashmina wool, angora wool, local sheep wool or a combination of any of these.

Of all varieties, Pashmina is the softest, most luxurious and the best pashm wool in the world. It is combed from the underside of the Himalayan Mountain Goat, Capra hircus; which are indigenous to the mountains of Central Asia. Pashmina shawls are incredibly soft and light providing extreme warmth. Pashmina shawls crafted in Kashmir are very popular and in demand worldwide for its exquisite design, fineness and craftsmanship.

Design & Pattern:
Wool shawls are available in a wide variety of design, pattern and colour. Woollen shawls are either hand woven or hand spun to meet the latest fashion trends. The variety of designs available in wool shawls include embroidered, geometric designs, the traditional paisley design, floral design etc. The exquisite patterns like abstract pattern, honeycomb pattern, phulkari, etc also make woolen shawl an ultimate fashion statement.

To make them more attractive, woolen shawls are also died in various colors. Wool shawls crafted in Kashmir are exported to various parts of the world and are known for their uniqueness.