SHAKYAMUNI Handwoven Buddhist Lama Monk Pure Cashmere Wool Meditation Shawl,Buddhist Prayer Blanket,Burgundy Himalayan Cashmere Wool Wrap

BUDDHIST LAMA BURGUNDY RED PURE CASHMERE WOOL MEDITATION SHAWL/WRAP

Our "Buddhist Lama Wrap " is a traditional hand-loomed shawl handcrafted by traditional artisans of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. This traditional shawl has been worn for centuries in the mountains of the Indo-Tibetan border and in the foothills of the Himalayas. The fiber in this shawl is the finest cashmere from the Changra goat, which lives in Nepal and Ladakh in India. The fiber is handwoven into this beautiful Shawl in Kathmandu

PRODUCT DETAIL :

This design is inspired by the Traditional Kullu Jamawar Weave design. It is plain, simple but universally liked and used by both Men and Women.
The ends are finished with a natural fringe.
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.
It will prove to be a cherished gift for the elderly owing to its versatility and easy maintenance.

FEATURES :

* Perfect for Meditation
* Soft, Lightweight, and comfortable Blankets
* Handmade in Nepal by 100% pure Himalayan cashmere wool.
* Wrap on the body during meditation
* Perfect for gifts


MEASUREMENT:
Length - 2.5 meters
Width - 42 inches

COLOR :
BURGUNDY RED

Country Of Origin:
NEPAL

BRAND :
NamasteYOGAstore

Material :
100 % Cashmere

MATERIAL OF THE SHAWL:

CASHMERE WOOL: Cashmere wool, usually simply known as cashmere, is a fiber obtained from cashmere goats, pashmina goats, and some other breeds of goat. It has been used to make yarn, textiles, and clothing for hundreds of years. Cashmere goats produce a double fleece that consists of a fine, soft undercoat or Underdown of hair mingled with a straighter and much coarser outer coating of hair called guard hair. For the fine Underdown to be sold and processed further, it must be de-haired. De-hairing is a mechanical process that separates coarse hairs from the fine hair. After de-hairing, the resulting "cashmere" is ready to be dyed and converted into textile yarn, fabrics, and garments.

CASHMERE YARN MAKING PROCESS
Cashmere wool is collected during the spring molting season when the goats naturally shed their winter coat. In the Northern Hemisphere, the goats molt as early as March and as late as May.
the mixed mass of down and coarse hair is removed by hand with a coarse comb that pulls tufts of fiber from the animal as the comb is raked through the fleece. The collected fiber then has a higher yield of pure cashmere after the fiber has been washed and dehaired.


WEAVING OF THE HIMALAYAN SHAWL:

This shawl is made by using the traditional pit loom process of weaving. In this procedure, the woolen shawls are manually made by winding, drafting, denting, pulling, and adjusting as per the requirement.
The artisans use the color graph as the reference for 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 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.
Plain color shawl with both sides Ek Phool or single traditional design
Sometimes, it also depicts local flora and fauna on the border. The bright colors used for the shawl represent the enthusiasm for the life of the people of the valley.

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 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. A 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 skin whereas acrylic colors are used for machine-made shawls.


CARE INSTRUCTION:

Dry Clean is recommended.


DISCLAIMER :

Although, artisans do take care to maintain patterns 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 & original products created by Indian tribal artisans to earn their livelihood
Please 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 store's photo and the actual item.

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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.