KOHISTANI WEDDING SHAWL- Masterful Hand-Embroidered Textile

Exquisite hand-embroidered vintage masterpiece. Revel in the glory of this AMAZING Kohistani Wedding Shawl!

Feast your eyes on this work of art. This is a woman’s wedding shawl from Kohistan, which is a region in Pakistan. This intricately embroidered textile is embellished to the gills with fringe, coins, amulets and tons of embroidered motifs that are an auspicious emblem to the Kohistani culture.

The fine floss silk embroidery is executed by a counted stitch technique that is celebrated for its unimaginable precision. The entrancing embroidery is on a black cotton textile. The decorative motifs are created with vibrant rich threads in royal reds, electric blues, and luscious lime, along with a myriad of other gorgeous colors. The colors really stand out off of the black cotton.

This large rectangular shawl is decorated with embroidery and embellished with key chains, mirrors, buttons, zippers and other utilitarian items used for decorative purposes.

We are honored to showcase this incredible Kohistani Wedding Shawl. We know you will be equally wowed.  It is large enough for a bed cover, wall hanging, let your imagination run wild with the possibilities.

This exquisite, rare piece is vintage, mid-20th Century Pakistan hand embroidery. Dimensions: 63" x 80"

An extra special feel-good purchase!  This garment is made lovingly from upcycled textiles.  Thank you for helping Mother Earth stay healthy and beautiful.  The SERRAHNA original design keeps discarded materials out of the land fill, and into your heart and on your body for a win-win!