The Himachali Angora shawl is a light Angora Rabbit woolen fabric (mill spun or hand spun) measuring 1mtrs x 2mtrs. It is draped around and over the shoulders and chest.
The fiber is Angora Rabbit Wool.
Technical Specifications of Kullu Shawl: | ||
Yarn Used: | Warp | 2/ 44’s, to 2/ 64’s Woolen Worsted |
Weft | 2/ 44’s to 2/ 64’s Woolen Worsted , Hand Spun- Pashmina, Angora, etc. | |
Patterning | 2/ 32’s Woolen Worsted / Acrylic. 2-3 ply. | |
Size | 2Mt. x 1Mt. | |
Weave | 2/2 Twill (base) & Weft rib in patterning. | |
Weight | If woven in 2/ 48’s count the weight of a shawl may vary from 360to 390gms, conditional on the outline & design. |