About this Art Form
Sozni embroidery is the pinnacle of Kashmiri needlework — intricate patterns stitched with a fine needle (sozni) directly onto Pashmina or wool shawls. The designs, which can include paisleys, chinar leaves and floral arabesques, are created entirely from memory without any printed guide. A single densely embroidered shawl (Jamawar) can take a master craftsman two to three years. The craft is recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
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