Courts & Empires
The Empress Who Collected Hundreds of Shawls
A royal wardrobe. Hundreds of shawls. And a fashion obsession that crossed continents.
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Stories of the Kashmir shawl
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Courts & Empires
The Emperor Who Turned Shawls into Royal Currency
In the Mughal court, a shawl could say more than words.
Courts & Empires
The Shawl That Travelled with a Diplomatic Obligation
Sometimes, a shawl was more than a gift. It was part of an agreement.
Design & Trade
The Secret Design Drawings That Crossed the Sea
In 1823, designs for Kashmiri shawls travelled to England, not just the finished textiles.
Design & Trade
How Paisley Became More Famous Than the Place That Inspired It
A pattern born from a long textile history became famous under the name of a Scottish town.
Design & Trade
When Luxury Became Too Easy to Copy
The same success that made Kashmir shawls famous also helped threaten their exclusivity.
Fashion
The Twist: Shawls Were Once a Man’s Luxury, Too
Today, many people think of a Pashmina shawl as an accessory traditionally worn by women.