Kani Shawl

A Kani shawl is a type of shawl originating from the Kanihama area of Kashmir.[1] It is one of the oldest handicraft of Kashmir. This craft has been a part of the valley since the time of Mughals. The shawls are woven from pashmina yarn.[2] The government of Jammu and Kashmir has granted a geographical indication to the Kani shawl, making it illegal to sell shawls made outside of the Kanihama area as Kani shawls.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Kashmir’s famous Kani shawls get GI status". The Hindu. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  2. ↑ Vasudev, Shefalee (21 July 2015). "Looms of the valley". Mint. Retrieved 24 March 2016.


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