Merino wool ikat zari stole
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Description
Wrapped in heritage, the Merino wool ikat zari stole is crafted from merino wool for a piece that feels as good as it looks. This piece showcases hand-done Ari embroidery, a hook-needle technique historically used in Kashmiri chain-stitch work combined with the Ikat resist-dyeing and weaving technique, giving each piece a subtly blurred, artisanal pattern combined with fine zari (metallic thread) weaving for a subtle shimmer, a hallmark of authentic Kashmiri handwork passed down through generations of artisans. The ikat zari design gives it a distinct character that sets it apart from mass-produced alternatives. Ideal for artisanal, contemporary, festive, festive, wedding, formal, it layers effortlessly over both ethnic and contemporary outfits.
Product Details:
- Material: Merino Wool
- Craft: Ari Embroidery, Ikat Weaving, Zari Weaving
- Origin: Kashmir, India
- Care: Dry clean recommended; see full care instructions
Material & craft
- Material
- Merino Wool
- Craft
- Ari Embroidery, Ikat Weaving, Zari Weaving
- Origin
- Kashmir, India
Size & fit
28" x 80" (71 x 203 cm)
Measurements are taken flat, with the piece fully open. Handwoven pieces vary by roughly half an inch — that variation is a mark of the loom, not a defect.
Care
If washing at home, gently hand wash in cold water using a mild wool-safe detergent.
Do not soak, wring, or twist the fabric.
Do not bleach or use harsh chemicals.
Dry flat in the shade, away from direct sunlight.
Steam lightly or iron on low heat if needed.
Store folded in a cool, dry place.
Keep away from sharp accessories that may snag the weave.
Shipping & returns
From the valley
Woven by hand, not by the hour
A single Kani stole can hold weeks of work on the loom. The pattern is built thread by thread with small wooden bobbins, following a coded script passed between weavers. Nothing about it is quick, and that is the point.
- Craft
- Ari Embroidery
- Typical loom time
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Origin
- Kashmir, India







