Kashmir Shawls The Tapi Collection

Kashmir Shawls The Tapi Collection presents a uniquely objective and technicalapproach never previously applied to this subject, with essays byrenowned experts in the field, fn their overview of the history ofpashmina shawls in northern India, the authors have examined theirunique physical and aesthetic characteristics and shown how theseshawls are related to other woven textiles from around the world.They trace the evolution of shawl design from the Mughal periodthrough to the early 20th century, highlight the role of embroideryin Kashmir shawls and establish the relationship betweentraditional Kashmir shawls and their European equivalents.