The Attan Journal

Swati shahtoosh shawl handwoven in Salampur, Swat
What Is Swati Shahtoosh? The Real Story Behind the Name
Swati shahtoosh isn't made from the chiru antelope. Here's what it really is, where the name comes from, and the journey every shawl takes to reach you. Read more...
Fine Kashmiri pashmina shawl
How to Tell Real Pashmina: The Tests That Work (and the One That Doesn't)
Everyone has heard of the ring test. Fewer people know what it actually proves. Here's how to check a pashmina properly before you buy. Read more...
Palladar Kashmiri pashmina ring shawl
What Is a Palladar Shawl? A Guide to the Kashmiri Ring Shawl
Light enough to pass through a finger ring and warmer than it has any right to be. Here's what a Palladar ring shawl is, and why it's the shawl collectors... Read more...
Swati handwoven wool shawl from Salampur
Swati vs Kashmiri Shawls: What's the Difference?
Both are handwoven, both are beautiful, and both have a place in your wardrobe. Here's what actually separates a Swati shawl from a Kashmiri one. Read more...
Kashmiri Kani pashmina shawl
Kani vs Sozni: Two Kashmiri Shawl Crafts, Explained
One is woven into the cloth, thread by thread. The other is stitched onto it by hand. Here's how to tell Kani and sozni apart, and why both are worth... Read more...
Wedding shawl for a Pakistani winter wedding
How to Choose a Wedding Shawl: Colours, Zari and Styling for Every Event
Winter weddings mean one thing: your outfit needs a shawl that holds its own. Here's how to pick the right one for every event, from mehndi to walima. Read more...
Folded Kashmiri pashmina shawl
How to Care for Your Pashmina and Wool Shawls (So They Last for Years)
A good shawl can last a lifetime, or be ruined in one wash. Here's how to clean, store and protect yours so it's still beautiful in twenty winters. Read more...
Attan shawl chosen as a gift
The Shawl Gift Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Shawl for Everyone on Your List
A shawl is one of the most loved gifts in Pakistan, for good reason. Here's how to choose the right one for every person on your list. Read more...
Swati shahtoosh shawl handwoven in Salampur
Inside Salampur: The Village That Weaves Swat's Shawls
Ten kilometres from Mingora, the sound of handlooms fills an entire village. This is Salampur, where Swat's shawls are made. Read more...
Men's shawl from Attan
A Man's Guide to Shawls: Sizes, Colours and How to Wear One
A good shawl is the most useful thing a man can own in a Pakistani winter. Here's how to choose one, and how to wear it well. Read more...