A Mughal court in moonlit shades. At the centre, a royal procession winds past palaces on a deep black ground. Around it, rivers of trees, elephants and riders, courtly figures in paisley-shaped panels, and a scalloped medallion at each end. Everything is set in slate blue, grey, bronze and black, with fine threads of zari catching the light. This is extremely fine Indian pashmina and the only one we have.
The design
The centre panel is packed with detail: palace buildings, musicians and a procession of figures. Flowing bands of trees, elephants and horsemen frame it on both sides, with standing courtiers in paisley cartouches between them. Each end has a large domed medallion with an arched pavilion at its heart, followed by bands of floral lattice and a palla of arched niches in grey, blue and bronze.
How it is made
The pattern is woven into the cloth, not printed or embroidered. It is woven on a power loom, with each colour thread guided into place by hand, and fine zari is worked in for a soft metallic shimmer. Turn it over and you will see the floating threads on the back, the sign of a true woven Kani.
The colour
Slate blue, dove grey, bronze and black, lit with gold zari. Quieter than a red Mughal court, it pairs beautifully with grey, black, ivory, navy and silver, and works for weddings and evenings alike.
Details
- Extremely fine Indian pashmina
- Kani pattern woven into the cloth on a power loom, colours guided by hand; not printed or embroidered
- Zari woven through the design
- Mughal court procession, palaces, elephants and riders across the whole field
- Approximately 45" × 85"
- Care: dry clean only
- Store folded, away from direct sunlight
One piece only. Slight irregularity in the weave is the mark of a hand at the loom, not a flaw.
Ships in Attan's branded box with a thank-you card, ready to gift.
