Kashmiri Kani Pashmina: The story behind PM Modi's Paris Shawl

Suruchi Sharma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the AI Action Summit in Paris on Tuesday

PM Modi | Source: Social Media

At the summit, the Prime Minister's red shawl drew everyone's attention

Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Source: Social Media

The Prime Minister has frequently been observed endorsing Indian craftsmanship on global stages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Source: Social Media

In Paris, Prime Minister Modi donned a red Kashmiri kani pashmina shawl

Kani Pashmina Shawl | Source: Social Media

Kani pashmina shawls are incredibly lightweight and warm

Kani Pashmina Shawl 2 | Source: Social Media

This shawl features engravings inspired by the Mughal era

Kani Pashmina Shawl 3 | Source: Social Media

This classic handloom shawl is crafted using wooden needles

Wooden Needle | Source: Social Media

In Kashmiri, this wooden needle is referred to as kanis

Kanis | Source: Social Media

This shawl is made using approximately 30 to 40 vibrant threads

Colorful threads | Source: Social Media
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