{"product_id":"badamwari-the-first-blossom","title":"Badamwari — The First Blossom","description":"\u003cp\u003eBadamwari is Srinagar's historic almond garden. Every March, before any other flower dares to open, its almond trees burst into clouds of pale blossom, and the whole city knows that spring has finally arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBadamwari is the lightest, brightest piece in our collection, a celebration of simplicity and joy. One Kashmiri artisan embroidered it entirely by hand, choosing to let the pashmina breathe and placing each motif with care rather than abundance. Because every flower is drawn and stitched individually, no two pieces of sozni are ever the same. Badamwari is one of a kind, and there will never be another exactly like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven from pure pashmina in a soft ivory with the faintest blush, this stole is airy, delicate and almost weightless, with a gentle handwoven texture and a natural fringe at the ends. It is embroidered in sozni, Kashmir's finest needlework, in a fresh, lively palette of turquoise, raspberry pink and spring green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotifs \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBadamwari is our most minimal piece. Instead of filling the fabric, the artisan placed a single, graceful row of motifs along one end, leaving wide open spaces of ivory in between. Every stitch has room to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five large floral bouquets stand in a row, like trees in an orchard. Each one is perfectly mirrored, rising from a small tulip-shaped bloom at its heart and branching outwards into a diamond of flowers and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raspberry pink blossoms and turquoise leaves are woven together with bright spring-green stems, giving the design a fresh, joyful energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe little sprigs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Between the bouquets, tiny single flowers on slender stems stand in pairs, like young saplings planted between the trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe border:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fine vine of small pink and turquoise flowers runs along the edge of the embroidered end, with tiny hanging buds along the sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stole is finished with a hand-stitched turquoise edge, a small detail that adds a bright touch of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe open ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rest of the stole is left in plain ivory pashmina, light and clean, like the open sky above a blossoming garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Season: Early Spring (Sonth)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBadamwari captures the very first days of spring in Kashmir, known in Kashmiri as Sonth. The snow has only just melted, the air is still cool, and the almond trees are the first to bloom, covering the valley in soft white and pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stole carries that moment of awakening. The pale blush ground is the almond blossom against the sky. The spring-green stems are the first new shoots. The bright pink and turquoise flowers are the colour returning to the valley after a long winter. It is a piece full of hope, freshness and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 × 80 in (approx. 71 × 203 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Style It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear it with white, cream or pale denim for a fresh, effortless spring look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrape it over a beige trench coat or a light blazer on cool mornings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with a simple summer dress for evenings, when the air turns cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the embroidered end fall at the front, so the bouquets frame your look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake it on spring and summer travels. It is light enough to fold into any bag and adds instant colour to a simple outfit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep accessories delicate, such as gold or pearl jewellery, to match its gentle elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for Your Stole\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Have it professionally dry cleaned by a specialist in fine wool or cashmere. Never machine wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid snags:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it away from perfume sprayed directly on it, rough bag straps, brooches and jewellery that might catch the fabric or embroidery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store it folded in a breathable cotton or muslin bag, never in plastic. Add cedar wood or lavender to keep moths away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air it out every few months, and refold it along different lines to avoid permanent creases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e If needed, press it from the reverse side on low heat with a cotton cloth in between.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFringe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently untangle the fringe with your fingers. Never pull or cut loose threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light pashmina shows marks more easily, so keep it away from make-up and dark dyed fabrics that may transfer colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Little Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Kashmir, the famous paisley motif is called badam, which means \"almond,\" because its curved, teardrop shape looks just like an almond. So the almond is woven into Kashmiri design not only in the gardens of Badamwari, but in the most famous motif of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKANIZ — Threads of Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery KANIZ piece carries the hands, patience and heritage of Kashmir. Badamwari is our tribute to the first blossom of spring, and to the artisans who stitch joy into every thread.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KANIZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63869189587274,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1083\/4952\/2250\/files\/kaniz-badamwari-the-first-blossom-1.png?v=1793280686","url":"https:\/\/kanizstudio.com\/products\/badamwari-the-first-blossom","provider":"KANIZSTUDIO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}