{"product_id":"handwoven-burgundy-pure-himalayan-sheep-wool-meditation-shawl-himalayan-prayer-blanket-himalayan-wool-kullu-shawl-handmade-indian-shawl","title":"Handwoven Burgundy Pure Himalayan Sheep Wool Meditation Shawl,Himalayan Prayer Blanket,Himalayan Wool,Kullu Shawl,Handmade Indian Shawl,","description":"HIMALAYAN \" YOGI \" SHEEP WOOL MEDITATION SHAWL\/WRAP :\u003cbr\u003e\nOur \"Yogi 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMATERIAL OF THE SHAWL: Sheep Wool\u003cbr\u003e\nThe wool of the shawl 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. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWEAVING OF THE HIMALAYAN SHAWL:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis shawl is made by using a traditional loom. The weaving process of Tilt 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. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTHE DESIGN AND PATTERNS OF THE SHAWL: \u003cbr\u003e\nIt has been said that the geographic patterns of the Himalayan shawls are hugely influenced by the mystic-spiritual motifs of Buddhists and Hindus. The weavers get the 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 Buddhist religion and belief. Sometimes, it also depicts local flora and fauna on the border. The bright colors used for the shawl represent the enthusiasm of the life of the people of the valley.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS :\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCOLOR: \u003cbr\u003e\nDark Burgundy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSIZE: \u003cbr\u003e\n40 x 80 Inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry  Of Origin:\u003cbr\u003e\nIndia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBrand:\u003cbr\u003e\nNamasteYOGAstore \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHOW TO BUY A GENUINE HIMALAYAN SHAWL? \u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile shopping for it, keep in mind the following tips:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n* 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 a fake product\u003cbr\u003e\n* 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n* You need to check the design of the shawl closely. If you find out that the reverse side of the shawls looks the same, then the shawl may be handcrafted and genuine.\u003cbr\u003e\n* The handcrafted shawls seem coarse when you touch to retain the warmth.\u003cbr\u003e\n*  The designs are handcrafted by the weavers that are almost impossible to replicate in the machine. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCare Instructions: \u003cbr\u003e\nDry Clean is recommended. Use mild detergents when washing at home. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDISCLAIMER :\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough, artisans do take care to maintain pattern and color schemes. however to create identical products a little variation could be seen against the image shown here being a hand-made product. These are unique \u0026amp; original products created by Indian tribal artisans to earn their livelihood\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease be reminded that due to lighting effects, the monitor's brightness\/contrast settings, etc., there could be some differences in the color tone of the website's photo and the actual item.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNamasteYOGAstore\u003cbr\u003e\nOur 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 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"NamasteYOGAstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45623341940909,"sku":null,"price":139.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/0030\/0205\/files\/il_fullxfull.6775225721_iwhi.jpg?v=1768694695","url":"https:\/\/omtarastore.com\/products\/handwoven-burgundy-pure-himalayan-sheep-wool-meditation-shawl-himalayan-prayer-blanket-himalayan-wool-kullu-shawl-handmade-indian-shawl","provider":"OmTARAstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}