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Shawls are a piece of garment that is used loosely over the shoulder to cover the upper portion of the body. It is also worn by covering the head along with the torso. The shape of the shawl is rectangular that makes it possible to cover oneself completely. The shawl has undergone transformation in many ways. There are shawls that are oblong shaped and carried as stoles. Shawls were once used to keep warm. But it later came to be used as fashion accessories worn over gowns, casuals and any kind of formal wear. Shawl is originally a Persian garment that later went on to other parts of the world. They are considered as one of the trendiest piece of garment in the fashion industry.
Shawls are worn by both men and women. With the Persians coming to India, they brought with them the culture and clothing. Shawls have now become one of the most common garment among men in Kashmir. Shawls are made by weaving the wool and other materials. Natural colors are added to wool and are woven in order to form patterns and designs. There are some shawls that are intricately embroidered that adds to the elegance of the garment. Apart from fashion purposes, shawls are also used while prayers. Prayer shawls are different from other shawls. Jews wear shawls during prayers and ceremonies that are known as 'tallit'.
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Indian shawls are very famous all over the globe. They are made in Kashmir and then exported to various parts of the world. There are various types of shawls available. The Jamawar Paisley Shawl is a type of shawl made in Kashmir, which have intricate embroidery work with floral patterns. These are carried with all kinds of garments like saris, casuals and other types of garments. Pashmina Shawls are very well known all over the globe for its intricate and fine woven designs. They are very fine and light. There is a rich feel about it and its fine feel makes this type of shawl very expensive. They are made of fine combed wool into which colors are added and woven.
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Another type of shawl is the woolen throws. These are used merely as fashion garment worn over other casual wear. These shawls are made of wool and has colorful designs and patterns to give it a trendy look. Cashmere Pashmina Shawls are a type of Pashmina shawl made from cashmere wool. They too have fine and intricate designs. There are cotton shawls that are made from cotton and they too have printed and woven designs. These shawls are light and are appropriate only when it is very windy. There are silk shawls made from silk threads and are fine shawls with a rich sheen. Meditation shawls are used to cover the body when one is meditating and are considered very auspicious.
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