Sozni Hand Embroidered Pashmina 'Adiyogi' Third Eye of Shiva
This luxurious and striking royal blue cashmere pashmina is part of the Adiyogi range, a collection which is inspired by the features and aesthetics of Lord Shiva. Handmade, hand dyed and hand embroidered in the narrow lanes of Kashmir, the former capital of Shaivism, it is a bold tribute to this powerful Hindu deity.
The cashmere for this shawl was sourced in June 2020 from Koyul village in Leh, Ladakh, where winter temperatures can fall below –15°C. In this harsh climate, the goats grow an exceptionally fine undercoat that naturally insulates against the cold. These fibres, selected from the softest Grade A batches, are known for their lightness, warmth and incredible softness.
Traditionally, the coarse guard hairs were removed by hand through the process of carding. Today, a cooperative supported by the Indian government now uses a six-stage carding machine to protect and modernise Ladakhi pashmina production in a state-of-the-art plant.
The baby-soft cashmere was spun in Kashmir, where spinning is part of traditional culture, and converted into yarn ranging between 110-140 'English count' in thickness; this fineness of yarn would be difficult to achieve on modern machinery without a carrier fibre. It was then woven in Srinagar on a handloom by Mr Javed Bhat, taking approximately one month to transform the soft thread into beautiful fabric.
The thread was dyed in Hawal Srinagar, while the embroidery was undertaken by a craftsman in the Ghanderbal district of Kashmir, where the art of hand embroidery is a traditional craft. The Adiyogi designs on this pashmina will have taken about 120 days to complete in a classic Sozni style.
The shawl was completed in September 2021 and was among the first made in the Adiyogi series. From the first 'golden fibres' to the final stitch, this piece took over 15 months to complete.
Each shawl is supplied with a copy of The Kashmir Shawl, a book that beautifully illustrates the landscape and lives that contribute to the creation of these amazing shawls, enriching your experience of this artisanal work.
- Size: approx. 100 × 210 cm (39.5 × 82.5")
- Composition: 100% Cashmere, sourced in Ladakh from Grade A fibres
- Origin: Made in Kashmir
Product Care
Professional clean only.
Origin & Sustainability
This shawl embodies the principles of slow fashion — each stage, from sourcing to spinning, weaving and embroidery, is done by hand and can take months to complete. Every artisan involved brings years of skill, care and cultural heritage to the process.
Made from Grade A Ladakhi pashmina, this shawl uses one of the world’s finest natural fibres. Cashmere is not only supremely soft and warm, it is also renewable, biodegradable, and long-lasting — a conscious choice for those who value quality over quantity.
By supporting this craft, you help sustain traditional livelihoods and protect centuries-old skills and traditions. Read more on our Himalaya-based suppliers here.
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Sozni Hand Embroidered Pashmina 'Adiyogi' Third Eye of Shiva
This luxurious and striking royal blue cashmere pashmina is part of the Adiyogi range, a collection which is inspired by the features and aesthetics of Lord Shiva. Handmade, hand dyed and hand embroidered in the narrow lanes of Kashmir, the former capital of Shaivism, it is a bold tribute to this powerful Hindu deity.
The cashmere for this shawl was sourced in June 2020 from Koyul village in Leh, Ladakh, where winter temperatures can fall below –15°C. In this harsh climate, the goats grow an exceptionally fine undercoat that naturally insulates against the cold. These fibres, selected from the softest Grade A batches, are known for their lightness, warmth and incredible softness.
Traditionally, the coarse guard hairs were removed by hand through the process of carding. Today, a cooperative supported by the Indian government now uses a six-stage carding machine to protect and modernise Ladakhi pashmina production in a state-of-the-art plant.
The baby-soft cashmere was spun in Kashmir, where spinning is part of traditional culture, and converted into yarn ranging between 110-140 'English count' in thickness; this fineness of yarn would be difficult to achieve on modern machinery without a carrier fibre. It was then woven in Srinagar on a handloom by Mr Javed Bhat, taking approximately one month to transform the soft thread into beautiful fabric.
The thread was dyed in Hawal Srinagar, while the embroidery was undertaken by a craftsman in the Ghanderbal district of Kashmir, where the art of hand embroidery is a traditional craft. The Adiyogi designs on this pashmina will have taken about 120 days to complete in a classic Sozni style.
The shawl was completed in September 2021 and was among the first made in the Adiyogi series. From the first 'golden fibres' to the final stitch, this piece took over 15 months to complete.
Each shawl is supplied with a copy of The Kashmir Shawl, a book that beautifully illustrates the landscape and lives that contribute to the creation of these amazing shawls, enriching your experience of this artisanal work.
- Size: approx. 100 × 210 cm (39.5 × 82.5")
- Composition: 100% Cashmere, sourced in Ladakh from Grade A fibres
- Origin: Made in Kashmir
Product Care
Professional clean only.
Origin & Sustainability
This shawl embodies the principles of slow fashion — each stage, from sourcing to spinning, weaving and embroidery, is done by hand and can take months to complete. Every artisan involved brings years of skill, care and cultural heritage to the process.
Made from Grade A Ladakhi pashmina, this shawl uses one of the world’s finest natural fibres. Cashmere is not only supremely soft and warm, it is also renewable, biodegradable, and long-lasting — a conscious choice for those who value quality over quantity.
By supporting this craft, you help sustain traditional livelihoods and protect centuries-old skills and traditions. Read more on our Himalaya-based suppliers here.
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This luxurious and striking royal blue cashmere pashmina is part of the Adiyogi range, a collection which is inspired by the features and aesthetics of Lord Shiva. Handmade, hand dyed and hand embroidered in the narrow lanes of Kashmir, the former capital of Shaivism, it is a bold tribute to this powerful Hindu deity.
The cashmere for this shawl was sourced in June 2020 from Koyul village in Leh, Ladakh, where winter temperatures can fall below –15°C. In this harsh climate, the goats grow an exceptionally fine undercoat that naturally insulates against the cold. These fibres, selected from the softest Grade A batches, are known for their lightness, warmth and incredible softness.
Traditionally, the coarse guard hairs were removed by hand through the process of carding. Today, a cooperative supported by the Indian government now uses a six-stage carding machine to protect and modernise Ladakhi pashmina production in a state-of-the-art plant.
The baby-soft cashmere was spun in Kashmir, where spinning is part of traditional culture, and converted into yarn ranging between 110-140 'English count' in thickness; this fineness of yarn would be difficult to achieve on modern machinery without a carrier fibre. It was then woven in Srinagar on a handloom by Mr Javed Bhat, taking approximately one month to transform the soft thread into beautiful fabric.
The thread was dyed in Hawal Srinagar, while the embroidery was undertaken by a craftsman in the Ghanderbal district of Kashmir, where the art of hand embroidery is a traditional craft. The Adiyogi designs on this pashmina will have taken about 120 days to complete in a classic Sozni style.
The shawl was completed in September 2021 and was among the first made in the Adiyogi series. From the first 'golden fibres' to the final stitch, this piece took over 15 months to complete.
Each shawl is supplied with a copy of The Kashmir Shawl, a book that beautifully illustrates the landscape and lives that contribute to the creation of these amazing shawls, enriching your experience of this artisanal work.
- Size: approx. 100 × 210 cm (39.5 × 82.5")
- Composition: 100% Cashmere, sourced in Ladakh from Grade A fibres
- Origin: Made in Kashmir
Product Care
Professional clean only.
Origin & Sustainability
This shawl embodies the principles of slow fashion — each stage, from sourcing to spinning, weaving and embroidery, is done by hand and can take months to complete. Every artisan involved brings years of skill, care and cultural heritage to the process.
Made from Grade A Ladakhi pashmina, this shawl uses one of the world’s finest natural fibres. Cashmere is not only supremely soft and warm, it is also renewable, biodegradable, and long-lasting — a conscious choice for those who value quality over quantity.
By supporting this craft, you help sustain traditional livelihoods and protect centuries-old skills and traditions. Read more on our Himalaya-based suppliers here.
