The aqua blue colour of this shawl reminds one of the still waters of lakes in Kashmir. The beauty of the colour is left undisturbed only to end in a wide border on either side. Beyond the border is a wide segment of sky blue. The border is woven in these twin blue shades. The border is where the blue of the sky meets the blue of the oceans in the form of boteh and floral patterning. The boteh has changed numerous forms on shawl weaving. This boteh it typical of the Afghan-Sikh period when it was still a simple motif. The inside of the boteh has sections of different patterning but very well balanced. In between each boteh is a flower, the petals and sepals of which are distinctly woven. Around the boteh and the flower runs a vine of tiny flowers, making the pattern look elegant and dainty.
Along this border is a narrow strip of geometrical design on both the sides - in fact a border to the border.
The loose tassels at the edge are twisted and knotted at the ends giving it a neatly tied up look.
Since it is not a neutral colour that can be matched to any dress, it requires to be used with dresses with shades of blue or turquoise.
This description by Kiranjyot
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