Black and Grey Ikat Pashmina Shawl One of a Kind

Our Black and Grey Ikat Pashmina Shawl is a striking expression of restraint, rhythm, and heritage, where centuries-old craftsmanship meets modern elegance. Handwoven in India by master artisans, this one-of-a-kind shawl showcases a dramatic ikat pattern in layered shades of charcoal, ash, and soft grey—an interplay of light and shadow that feels both graphic and timeless. No two are ever alike; the natural variations in dye, weave, and hand tension ensure this piece exists only once.

The soul of this shawl begins high in the Himalayan regions, where pashmina comes from the fine undercoat of Changthangi goats. Each spring, the ultra-soft fibers are gently combed by hand, then carefully cleaned, spun into yarn, and woven using traditional looms. This painstaking process results in a fabric that is extraordinarily lightweight yet deeply warm, breathable, and soft against the skin—qualities that have made pashmina prized since the Mughal era.

Its ikat pattern is created through a resist-dye technique applied to the yarns before weaving, requiring immense skill and foresight. Artisans must envision the final design long before the shawl exists, aligning dyed threads by hand so the pattern emerges organically on the loom. The subtle blurring at the edges of the motif is not a flaw but a signature of true ikat—evidence of the human hand at work.

Jean Marie selected this shawl for its quiet power and versatility. The black and grey palette feels grounding and architectural, effortless to wear yet undeniably distinctive. Draped over the shoulders or wrapped close, it becomes an extension of the wearer—an heirloom textile meant to travel, to soften with time, and to tell its own story. This is slow fashion at its most honest: handcrafted, responsibly sourced, and impossible to replicate. Only one exists, and once it is gone, it cannot be made again

100% Kashmiri Pashmina

Only one available 

80" x 28"

Hand-Woven in India

Dry Clean Only