Shawl

You can knit a shawl on straight needles. Many shawls are knit flat, back-and-forth in rows, so a long set of straight needles would be a fine option for knitting. If it’s a heavy shawl (using thicker yarn), it might be easier to use a long circular needle so the cable can hold the bulk […]

The Fancy Shawl dance is one of the most athletic dance styles. It is also the most recent, created to allow Native American women to express the same enthusiasm and show-style as the men’s Fancy Dance. The dance has two steps: a regular dance, and a crow hop. What is the purpose of the fancy […]

The women’s fancy shawl dance represents the opening of a cocoon when the butterfly emerges. The shawl is usually the most extravagant piece. The fringed shawls are colorful and flashy, often featuring embroidery or ribbon work. The fringe on the shawl have a movement that coincides with the dancer. What is a fancy shawl called? […]

Fancy Shawl is often called Northern Shawl, as it does come form the Northern Tribes along the U.S. and Canadian Border. What is a fancy shawl? Ladies Fancy Shawl is the newest form of Native American Women’s Dance and is quite athletic! It is often called Northern Shawl, as it come from the Northern Tribes […]

A rebozo is a long flat garment, very similar to a shawl, worn mostly by women in Mexico. It can be worn in various ways, usually folded or wrapped around the head and/or upper body to shade from the sun, provide warmth and as an accessory to an outfit. How do you wear a Mexican […]

How to use Shawl in a sentence. Princess Mary threw a shawl over her head and ran to meet the newcomer. A tradesman’s wife was showing a rent in her shawl and telling how much the shawl had cost; another was saying that all silk goods had now got dear. Give me out my red […]

The most coveted classic shawl is usually the priceless shahtoosh, Persian for ‘king of fine wools’. Pure toosh is woven from the down of (endangered) Tibetan antelopes and is therefore considered very exotic; the shawl is so fine that it can be passed through a wedding ring. Which city is famous for wool shawl in […]

View American English definition of shawl. shawl ​Definitions and Synonyms. singular shawl plural shawls What type of word is shawl? A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders. What do we call shawl in English? cloth, scarf, stole, cape, fichu, manta, mantle, serape, tallith, maud. Is […]

You can wear them with or without a tie, as they give you the option to look more formal and less casual than a regular button-down collar. Are shawl lapels formal? Style Defined: Shawl Lapel Generally, a shawl lapel is seen as one of the most formal lapel styles for a jacket. This is largely […]

seál. The Irish word for shawl is seál and is pronounced just like the English. However a more ancient Irish word for a shawl is “brat” (pronounced braw-th). In Medieval Ireland a mantle or brat was used as an outer covering. What does the Galway Shawl look like? The Galway shawl was woven on a […]

Definition of shawl collar : a turned-over collar of a garment that combines with lapels forming an unbroken curving line. What is a shawl neckline? A shawl collar is a collar combined with a lapel. It is usually a rounded collar paired with a V-neckline that extends over the chest and tapers near the waist. […]

Shawl collars are known to be flattering to stockier, heavy set physiques thanks to the rolled, rounded shape which frames the face. The long, curved lapels also help create a leaner, trimmer silhouette. What do you wear with a shawl collar? #5 Know What to Wear With a Shawl Collar Sweater White t-shirts. White button […]

How to tie a scarf on a hanger. Fold the scarf in half with the fold part on the hanger on one side and the loose side on the other side. Bring the fold down. Pull the two loose hanging side of the scarf through the loop. How do you hang a shawl? Roll the […]

Wrap it around your neck like a scarf. Cinch it at the waist. Tie a knot at the back. Wear a fringed shawl with your casual outfit. Go for an asymmetrical wrap. How do you properly wear a shawl? The most traditional way to wear a shawl is to drape it over your shoulders and […]

Warmest wool scarf The warmest wool is without a doubt yak wool, followed by cashmere and pashmina. Both yak and chyangra goat live at high altitude in the Himalayas and have long hair with a dense woolly undercoat to insulate them from the extreme cold. Which shawl is good for winter? Pashmina shawls are a […]

The base fabric of Kashmiri shawls is of three types – Shahtoosh, Pashmina and Raffal. Shahtoosh is called the king of wool. It is often known by the name “ring Shawl” because it is so fine that it can pass through a ring. What are different types of shawls? Here’s taking a look at the […]

The Shahtoosh shawl is now a banned item with possession and sale being illegal in most countries for the Chiru is an endangered species under CITES. However, the weaving of Shahtoosh shawls continues in secret in Kashmir due to high demand by western buyers. Why are shahtoosh shawls banned? Shahtoosh refers to the fine wool […]

Wash the shawl in a washing machine, using the gentle cycle. Use cold or warm water and a mild detergent. 2. Gently squeeze the water out of the shawl by pressing it. How do you wash a shawl? Always hand wash your Pashmina in cold water. Use a wool specific shampoo, or a mild detergent […]

Kashmiri Pashmina is naturally an expensive fibre The raw Cashmere used to make Pashmina shawls has been called the ‘king of fibres’ for a reason since it is the most luxurious and treasured of all yarns. The journey of Pashmina begins in the highlands of Kashmir, where indigenous Capra hircus goats reside. Why are Kashmiri […]

It takes about three to four days to weave a single Pashmina stole or shawl. The warp is made by manually winding the pashmina yarn across 4 to 8 iron rods erected on the ground. This process is called Yarun in Kashmiri. Approximately 1200 threads are stretched across 10 mts to complete a warp. How […]