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The shawl industry is one
of the oldest industries in Kashmir. It can be traced back to the Ramayana
and the Mahabharata period of Indian history. The valley of Kashmir is
traditionally known for
(shawls), 
(paddy, da:ni), and 
(turnips). Kashmiri shawls are divided into two general categories:
 ,
and  . A
is woven on a loom in separate pieces, and then put together with great
care so that it appears to be made of one piece. An
is embroidered, and the patterns are developed by the needlework.
The 
(pashmina) for an is made by one person, and, afterwards, the embroidery
is done by a 
(embroiderer).
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 , ,
and raphal are the names of materials from which
Kashmiri shawls are made.
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and 
are two of the most expensive types of Kashmiri shawls. A
is made of such delicate material, that the shawl can pass through the
opening of a ring.
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