Rest in the shade.
You've never experienced anything like this Walnut Shade Shawl. Seriously.
This equisite shawl is offered as one of Silk Road Spaceship's latest collaborations with a Ladakh based pashmina company, LENA, an all women start up that is helping the region reclaim the world’s most luxurious textiles. Each shawl in this exclusive collection is handwoven from ethically sourced, handspun, Changra pashmina from the Chang Tang Plateau. LENA crafts each of its' items in small batches, with locally sourced natural botanical dyes. In all of our travels through the Himalayas, we've never seen their equal and are so proud to offer you the opportunity to experience this level of craftsmanship. Whether you purchase one for yourself or as a gift for someone special, you'll be comforted to know of the making of these pashminas creates sustainable and dignified sources of livelihood for Ladakhi women artisans. Get the full story on the LENA-SRS collaboration here.
ABOUT THE WEAVE: The Walnut Shade shawl covers you like the shade of a tall tree—strong yet extraordinarily soft. From the finest wool, to the natural dyes, all the way down to its woven, color block pattern, this is a versatile investment piece. Luxurious and thick, ours defies the often paper-thin pashmina ubiquitous in the United States (and often derived from inferior materials from less than ethical manufacturers).
Whether paired with denim or silk, we are obsessed with this shawl. The warmth, the soft embrace, the richly muted colors - it's the perfect solution to your pandemic wardrobe blues. Elevating your look while still honoring your quest for comfort.
Your pashmina will arrive in a hand-sewn fabric pouch, so you can easily tuck it in your suitcase or store it in your closet.
Gift wrapping available upon request. This item ships priority mail, free of charge.
SIZE: 45 cm x 200 cm (Approximately18 in x 78 in)
ABOUT WALNUT: In the fall, LENA harvests walnut hulls for dyeing pashmina fibers. They handpick fresh walnut hulls from Dhomkhar village in western Ladakh. Walnut hulls yield beautiful shades of brown that have natural light and colorfastness properties.
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