Pashmina is hand-spun from the downy underfleece of Changthangi goats reared at 4,000 m in Ladakh, then woven and often embroidered in Kashmir. The Kani shawl, built motif-by-motif on tiny wooden bobbins, can take years and is the pinnacle of the craft.
- Region of origin:
- Jammu & Kashmir
- GI registration:
- Kashmir Pashmina; Kani Shawl
- Materials:
- pashmina (changthangi goat wool)
- Techniques:
- hand-spinning; kani twill-tapestry; sozni embroidery
- HS code (customs):
- 6214
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About Kashmir Pashmina & Kani Shawl
Pashmina is hand-spun from the downy underfleece of Changthangi goats reared at 4,000 m in Ladakh, then woven and often embroidered in Kashmir. The Kani shawl, built motif-by-motif on tiny wooden bobbins, can take years and is the pinnacle of the craft.
- Region of origin
- Jammu & Kashmir
- GI registration
- Kashmir Pashmina; Kani Shawl
- Materials
- pashmina (changthangi goat wool)
- Techniques
- hand-spinning; kani twill-tapestry; sozni embroidery
- HS code (customs)
- 6214
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Kashmiri weavers & embroiderers of Jammu & Kashmir.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Kashmir Pashmina & Kani Shawl is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Kashmir Pashmina; Kani Shawl”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
Buying Kashmir Pashmina & Kani Shawl — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Kashmir Pashmina & Kani Shawl pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Kashmir Pashmina & Kani Shawl piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Kashmir Pashmina & Kani Shawl authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Kashmir Pashmina & Kani Shawl is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Kashmir Pashmina; Kani Shawl”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Kashmir Pashmina & Kani Shawl piece cost?
- Handmade Kashmir Pashmina & Kani Shawl typically ranges from ₹6,000 to ₹8,00,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Kashmir Pashmina & Kani Shawl piece?
- Keep Kashmir Pashmina & Kani Shawl out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin