Tucked in the sweeping valleys and snow-capped peaks of Kashmir sits Srinagar, a city settled on the lush banks of Lake Dal. Though best known for its ancient architecture, rolling tulip gardens and charming houseboats, Srinagar is also home to one of the world’s most incredible artists, Yaser Shaw. A fifth generation craftsman, Yaser embodies the best in traditional Indian cashmere: elegant, decorative and cloud-like to the touch.
First introduced to the world of fashion by artists Justine and Jeff Koons, Yaser Shaw has been a quiet favorite of collectors for over two decades. He carries on a family legacy of textile art fostered since 1840, centered around intricate embroidery. In doing so, he preserves the stitching techniques native to Kashmir, and ultimately the longevity of the craft.
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Yaser is a dedicated naturalist. Balancing the age-old and the contemporary, Yaser designs his pieces to capture the wildness of the natural world and the intense beauty of Kashmir—a place colloquially referred to as “heaven on earth.” Though this is a small, curated collection of approximately 15 works, the time and expertise represented by their existence is significant. It can take Yaser and his team upwards of two years to complete a single shawl. Each piece is made over 36 stages, starting with the collection and carding of the cashmere wool and ending with the fine stitching of the final decorative motifs.
Mona wears the Yaser Shaw Scarf in Cream & Paisley Vines.
Mona wears the Yaser Shaw Scarf in Madras Plaid & Paisley.
Mona wears the Yaser Shaw Scarf in Pebble Blue & Paisley.
Sita wears the Yaser Shaw Scarf in Charcoal & Animal Motifs.
Mona wears the Yaser Shaw Scarf in Bronze & Paisley Hearts
Sita wears the Yaser Shaw Scarf in Burnt Sienna & Animal Motifs.
Sita wears the Yaser Shaw Scarf in Umber & Animal Motifs.
