BODHISATTVA X-Large Handwoven DarkRed Himalayan Sheep Wool Buddhist Meditation Shawl,Indian Himalayan PrayerYoga Blanket,Tibetan Prayer Wrap

BUDDHIST HIMALAYAN SHEEP WOOL MEDITATION SHAWL/WRAP :
Our "Buddhist Meditation Shawl" is a traditional hand-loomed shawl handcrafted by traditional artisans of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, North India. This traditional shawl has been worn for centuries in the mountains on the Indo-Tibetan border and in the foothills of the Himalayas. Tibet has a large number of Tibetan monks and most of its people are followers of Tibetan Buddhism.
In Tibet, red is the color of the sacred realm. While all shades have their place in temples and monasteries, burgundy belongs to the ordained monks or nuns, of whom there are thousands spread over the whole plateau.

PRODUCT DESIGN :
This design is inspired by the Traditional Kullu Jamawar Weave design. It is plain and simple but universally liked and used by both Men and Women. Extra care has been taken in the production to ensure a soft feel owing to its smooth texture. It will give a cozy and warm feeling in cold winters.
The full size of the shawl makes it easy to drape and team it up with just about anything, right from wrapping yourself during the morning cup of tea to an evening out enjoying live music in the outdoors.

MATERIAL OF THE SHAWL:
This wool of the blanket comes from a special variety of sheep that is known for its warm fleece. The local wool is procured from the sheep of the Himalayan valley in India. During the summer season, the sheep migrate to the higher hills by the shepherds. With the advent of winter, they are brought back to their villages located in the valley. During the autumn and spring seasons, they shear the sheep for wool. The wools of sheep are cleaned and spun in the local mills to make the soft fiber. Moreover, it can be dyed quite easily and effectively and for that reason, the wool is tinted in bright colors.

WEAVING OF THE HIMALAYAN SHAWL:
This shawl is made by using a traditional loom. The Weaving technique is the tilt process of weaving. In this procedure, the woolen shawls are manually made by winding, drafting, denting, pulling, and adjusting as per the requirement. The geometric decoration of the border of the shawl is woven as the basketweave with the help of a slit-tapestry or dovetailing technique. The artisans use the color graph as the reference of the design that they will weave manually.

THE DESIGN AND PATTERNS OF THE SHAWL:
It has been said that the geographic patterns of the Himalayan shawls are hugely influenced by the mystic-spiritual motifs of Buddhists. The weavers get inspiration for the motifs of the shawls from the surroundings, life's philosophy, traditions, and religion. Many of the symbols of the Himalayan shawls represent the Buddhist religion and belief.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

SIZE:
50 x 105 Inches (X-Large)

COLOR:
Dark Red/Maroon

WOOL:
Himalayan Sheep Wool

Country Of Origin:
India

Brand:
NamasteYOGAstore

Care Instructions:
Dry cleaning is recommended. Use mild detergents when washing at home.

Disclaimer:
Product color may vary slightly due to the photographic and lighting conditions.

HOW TO BUY A GENUINE HIMALAYAN SHAWL?

The growing popularity of the Himalayan shawls attracts many fake dealers who usually cheat and misguide the buyers by selling power loom-made woolen shawls that are impacting the handloom industry as well. To avoid any such forged attempt, you need to know where and how to buy the original Himalayan Shawls.

While shopping for it, keep in mind the following tips:

* The shawls that are handmade in the Himalayan valley are expensive as it takes days to complete the process. So, if you get any product under a huge discount or cheap price, don't fall for it. It may be a fake product
* The best way to identify the original product is the Geographical Indicator (GI) mark that has been issued by the Government. Though not all manufacturers have obtained it, this mark is still the best way to find out the original shawls made in the Himalayan Valley.
* You need to check the design of the shawl closely. If you find out that the reverse side of the shawl looks the same, then the shawl may be handcrafted and genuine.
* The handcrafted shawls seem coarse when you touch them to retain the warmth.
* There is not much variation in design for the woolen shawls made in Himalayan the region. The single-color body of the shawl has a border with colorful geometric designs. The designs are handcrafted by the weavers that are almost impossible to replicate in the machine.
* The colors used to dye the shawls are organic and non-toxic to the skin whereas acrylic colors are used for machine-made shawls.

NamasteYOGAstore
Our small NamasteYOGAstore is an effort to bring fore India's rich textile handicrafts heritage. The store is dedicated only to handmade and handcrafted products from across the length and breadth of the country as well as Tibet, Nepal, and Myanmar. Every region and state in India is known for its ethnic crafts, and our store is the home to all these crafts. They are labors of love made painstakingly by hand, and as such, no two products are alike. What's more, the products are sourced from the various corners of the country, directly from the artisans. So anytime you pick a Karigar product, you can be sure you are getting something authentic and unique.