Aari Pashmina Shawl

Aari work on pashmina shawl is considered to be one of the most tedious forms of needle work, Aari hand embroidery is the specialty of Kashmiri artisans. They use hooked needles, also called tambour, to create intrinsic, concentric loops. This fine art has been in existence in India since 16th century, when Mughals patronized it to create elaborate and highly refined floral patterns for the royal garments. Pashmina shawls and stoles embroidered with aari work in both traditional and contemporary styles is often used by the royals to add to their adornments