Open-front short shrug in teal with a Kashmiri Aari cat motif. It adds a layer to a plain outfit without adding warmth — which is exactly what a summer shrug is for.
Open FrontForgiving fit
Kashmiri AariEmbroidery
Light LayerSummer only
Size MHangs open
Highlights
- Teal blue with a cat design motif
- Kashmiri Aari chain-stitch technique
- Open front — no buttons, forgiving through the body
- Goes over a plain top, kurti or dress
- Useful against strong air conditioning
- Dispatched from Pampore, Kashmir, with GST invoice
Not a winter garment
Shrugs get bought in October as a warm layer and returned in November. This is a light summer piece. It covers the arms and finishes an outfit; it will not keep you warm, and it is not a substitute for a jacket, cardigan or Kashmiri shawl.
About the threadwork
Aari is the Kashmiri chain-stitch style, and here it is worked into a cat motif rather than the usual florals. The stitches sit slightly raised on the cloth, which is what gives the motif its texture and depth rather than the flat look of a print.
| Detail |
Specification |
| Garment |
Women's short shrug, open front |
| Colour |
Teal blue |
| Motif |
Cat design |
| Embroidery |
Kashmiri Aari embroidery |
| Size |
M — open front, forgiving fit |
| Season |
Summer and mild weather only |
Care
- Cold hand wash with a mild detergent
- Do not wring or brush the embroidery — the motif sits on the surface
- Dry in shade on a hanger so the shoulders keep their shape
- Iron on the reverse, warm not hot
Questions
Is it warm enough for winter?
No. It is a light layering piece for summer and mild weather — air conditioning, evenings, and covering the arms from sun rather than cold. It is not a substitute for a jacket or a shawl.
What is Kashmiri Aari embroidery?
The Kashmiri chain-stitch style. The stitches sit slightly raised on the cloth, which is what gives the motif its texture rather than the flat look of a print.
What size is it?
Listed in size M. Because a shrug hangs open rather than fastening across the body, the fit is far more forgiving than a fitted garment.
How do I wash it?
Cold hand wash with a mild detergent. Do not wring or brush the embroidery, dry in shade on a hanger so the shoulders keep shape.
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