Shawl

The design in a Jamavar is completely woven into the fabric with no loose threads on the back side, unlike Banarasi weave where loose threads are not stitched neatly at the back side of the fabric. Traditionally, Jamavar is used for making shawls. Is Brocade and jamawar are same? Jamawar is actually one of the […]

The most obvious, and most common, reason that people fail to crochet straight edges is because they are putting too many or too few stitches into the row. Make sure that you count your stitches as you go and that they always add up to the correct number. Why is my crochet uneven? Your flat […]

32″ Circular needle: Hands down the most common length for knitting shawls or pieces of a sweater. It’s long enough to accommodate the majority of widths for either of these projects and the cable is long enough to allow the weight of a project to rest on your lap rather than on your wrists as […]

Silk, as a natural fibre, is the best durable material for fashion scarves. What fabric is a shawl made of? They can be made from natural fibers such as silk, cashmere, wool, cotton and linen, or man-made fibers such as acrylic and polyester. What is the softest material for a scarf? Mulberry silk is the […]

A garter-tab cast-on is recommended, as this technique creates a small rectangle of garter stitch, which blends seamlessly with the garter stitch edging which forms the top horizontal line of the shawl. It is a bit more work than just casting on stitches normally, but the results are worth the extra effort. What cast on […]

Yardage LENGTH FROM CENTER-BACK NECKLINE TO TIP OF TRIANGLE YARN TYPE 36 – 40” full-length shawl 18” neckerchief Lace weight 1250 – 1525 yards (1150 – 1400 m) 300 yards (275 m) Fingering weight 1000 – 1250 yards (925 – 1150 m) 250 yards (225 m) Sport / DK weight 900 – 1100 yards (825 […]

three. A triangle shawl that starts at the bottom point begins by casting on a few stitches (just three is enough, but you could certainly cast on more if you like), knitting each row, and working increases along both edges. When the triangle shape is as deep as you want, just bind off. How many […]

WWDD: 5 Ways to Wear a Crochet Shawl Over the Shoulder. This is the classic and easiest way to wear a shawl. Like a Scarf. Scrunch the scarf up and wrap it around your neck like a scarf or bandanna, with the point of the triangle in front. Off to the Side. Over Your Head. […]

A boomerang shawl is worked from one tip to the opposite, side angle edge. To create this shape, you’ll need to repeat 2 rows in a basic stitch like Stockinette, but you may choose to alter that by working in an occasional design feature like Garter ridges (as I did with the YarnYAY! What is […]

Asymmetrical shawls are triangle shawls that are off-center. At first glance, they seem difficult to knit, however, they are surprisingly simple and quite fun to create. I’ve rounded up 10 absolutely gorgeous asymmetric shawls that will appeal to a wide variety of styles, skill levels, and textures. What is the difference between a hap and […]

A Kullu shawl is a type of shawl made in Kullu, India, featuring various geometrical patterns and bright colors. Originally, indigenous Kullvi people would weave plain shawls, but following the arrival of craftspeople from Bushahr in the early 1940s, the trend of more patterned shawls came to rise. Which state is famous for Kullu shawl? […]

Kullu Shawls are well known all around the world for its simple and elegant designs and its fine woolen fabric and manufacturing quality. Kullu shawls are worn by both: men and women, but men’s shawls are usually called “Loi” or “Pattu” and are often plain without any pattern or minimal patterned stripes on two edges. […]

Cashmere derives its name from the home of the Kashmir shawl, and is often incorrectly equated with pashmina. Pashmina and cashmere both come from the Changthangi goat, but pashmina is made from a fine subset of cashmere ranging from 12–16 microns, whereas generic cashmere ranges from 12–21 microns. What is a Kashmiri shawl called? The […]

Perhaps the most widely known woven textiles are the famed Kashmir shawls. Which state is famous for shawl? Kullu shawls are also an important part of the heritage of Himachal Pradesh due to which state government provides many benefits to weavers so this heritage can flourish and can be preserved. Which shawl is famous in […]

shahtoosh shawls. These factors made shahtoosh shawls very precious. Shahtoosh shawls are so fine that a large shawl can be passed through a wedding ring, leading to them also being known as “ring shawls”. Can Pashmina shawl pass through ring? The Pashmina ring test, quite popular across the world, requires you to pass your shawl […]

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. What is a Mexican shawl called? […]

A rebozo (ree-bo-zo) is a shawl that can be used for comfort and to help labor progress. Rebozo is a Spanish word that means “shawl,” and represents the traditional scarf worn on the head and shoulders of women in Mexico. What is the purpose of rebozo? A rebozo goes around your stomach and hips to […]

noun. A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders. Is shawl a noun or a verb? shawl. verb. shawled; shawling; shawls. Is shawl an adjective? Shawl is a noun. A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Is wrap a noun […]

Try teaming a beige trenchcoat with a black shawl for an unexpectedly cool ensemble. And if you need to immediately dial down this look with one single piece, finish off with a pair of white athletic shoes. Go for a pared down yet cool and casual getup by combining a beige coat and a black […]

Tartan Stoles are a long piece of tartan fabric which are rectangular in shape. A stole is worn loosely over the shoulders with each end of the fabric draped over the inside of the arms. A stole is a very elegant look and is a great addition to any outfit worn to formal events. What […]