Kani Shawls, headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, is a leading manufacturer of shawls, stoles, kimonos, and scarves, specializing in meeting the needs of customers worldwide.
Every shawl at Kanishawls is woven in Kanihama village, Budgam district, Kashmir — the historical heartland of Kani weaving — and carries a verifiable GI certification tag. We supply wholesale buyers, boutiques, and importers worldwide with pieces that come with full authentication documentation, so you can prove provenance to your own customers.
The four Kani collections
Our range is organised into four categories reflecting the weaving technique, fibre grade, and design complexity of each type. All four carry GI certification and are sourced directly from our partner workshops in Kanihama.
Pashmina Kani Shawls
The pinnacle of our range. Woven in finest-grade Pashmina (14–16 micron) using the traditional kani stick loom. Each shawl takes 6–12 months and carries master-level talim design coding.
₹15,000 – ₹60,000 per piece (retail benchmark)
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Jamawar Kani Shawls
Full-coverage grand designs with 20–50 colours covering the entire shawl surface. The most prestigious category in Kani weaving. 12–18 months production, master-weaver attributed.
₹60,000 – ₹2,00,000+ per piece (retail benchmark)
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Wool Kani Shawls
Hand-woven in fine Merino or Kashmir wool. GI-certified pieces at a more accessible price point — ideal for volume wholesale buyers introducing Kani to new markets.
₹5,000 – ₹18,000 per piece (retail benchmark)
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Collector & Bespoke Kani
Commissioned pieces with exclusive custom talim designs. Master-weaver attribution, full provenance dossier, and exclusive design rights for the commissioning buyer.
Price on enquiry — design consultation included
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Jamawar Kani — the heirloom standard
🌟 Collector Grade
The Jamawar — full-body Kani weaving
Jamawar (from Persian: jama — body garment, war — full coverage) is the grandest expression of Kani weaving. Every centimetre of the shawl's surface carries continuous interlocking pattern, woven with up to 50 individual colour bobbins managed simultaneously.
Production time: 12–18 months per piece, often 2 weavers working simultaneously
Colour complexity: 20–50 individual colours; each bobbin managed by hand
Fibre: 12–14 micron finest Pashmina — softest grade commercially weaveable
Documentation: Master-weaver attribution, GI certification, full provenance dossier
How we source — from talim to your door
Understanding our sourcing process helps wholesale buyers explain authenticity to their own customers. Every piece in our range follows this documented chain from weaver to buyer.
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Design begins with the talim
A talim master translates the visual design into a coded notation system — a sheet of symbolic instructions for every single thread movement. The talim is the "score" from which the weaver works; no two talim are identical. We retain the talim reference code for every piece in our range.
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Hand-weaving at Kanihama workshops
Our partner workshops are located in Kanihama village — historically known as the birthplace of Kani weaving in Kashmir. Weavers work on traditional ground looms, managing dozens of wooden tojis (bobbins) simultaneously. Each workshop is registered with the GI authority.
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Quality inspection and GI tagging
Every completed piece is inspected against our 7-point authentication standard — reverse weave, floating thread length, imperfection signature, fibre burn test, drape, and weight. Pieces that pass receive their GI certification tag with a unique, verifiable registration number.
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Documentation package prepared
Each piece is paired with its documentation package: GI certification number, workshop name and district, talim design reference, fibre grade certificate, and weaver attribution where applicable. This package travels with the piece through the supply chain.
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Wholesale dispatch to 40+ countries
Orders are packed and dispatched with full export documentation. Wholesale buyers receive the piece, the documentation package, and (on request) photography assets suitable for retail use. We ship to boutiques, department stores, and importers across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.
A Kani shawl without a traceable talim is a shawl without a birth certificate. We supply both — because the story of how a piece was made is part of what makes it worth owning.
Full specification comparison
Use this table to select the right category for your market, customer base, and price positioning. All four categories carry GI certification.
| Specification | Pashmina Kani | Jamawar Kani | Wool Kani | Bespoke Kani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre grade | 14–16 micron Pashmina | 12–14 micron Pashmina | Fine Merino / Kashmir wool | Client-specified (typically 12–16µ) |
| Weaving time | 6–12 months | 12–18 months+ | 3–8 months | 9–18 months (design-dependent) |
| Colour count | 8–25 colours | 20–50+ colours | 6–18 colours | Custom (up to 60+) |
| Design coverage | Borders + central field | Full-body (Jamawar) | Borders + motifs | Custom specification |
| GI certification | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Talim reference | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Custom talim |
| Weaver attribution | On request | ✓ Standard | Not standard | ✓ Master-weaver |
| Design exclusivity | Catalogue designs | Catalogue designs | Catalogue designs | ✓ Exclusive rights |
| Retail benchmark | ₹15,000–60,000 | ₹60,000–2,00,000+ | ₹5,000–18,000 | Price on enquiry |
| Wholesale MOQ | 10 pieces | 5 pieces | 10 pieces | 1 piece |
| Photography assets | On request | ✓ Included | On request | ✓ Included |
Wholesale pricing note: The retail benchmarks above reflect typical Indian and international retail prices. Wholesale pricing from Kanishawls is structured to allow healthy retail margins. Contact us via the enquiry form for a wholesale price list tailored to your order volume and category mix.
How to verify authenticity before you buy
Every buyer — whether retail consumer or wholesale importer — should know how to authenticate a Kani shawl before purchase. The market is flooded with imitations, and the ability to explain and demonstrate authenticity is central to what makes our pieces worth their price.
We publish a comprehensive 7-test authentication guide covering: the reverse weave test, floating thread length check, GI tag verification, imperfection check, drape and hand-feel test, the burn test, and provenance documentation — the same standard we apply to every piece in this range before it leaves Kanihama.
For wholesale buyers: We recommend sharing our authentication guide with your retail customers. When a buyer understands why a Kani shawl costs what it costs, they are far less likely to compare it against mass-market imitations and far more likely to become a loyal customer. The documentation we supply with every order supports exactly this conversation.
Wholesale & Trade Buyers
Source GI-certified Kani shawls with full documentation
From 10 pieces to 500+. Every order includes GI certification, talim reference, workshop provenance, and export documentation — so you can prove what you sell.
Frequently asked questions
We supply four categories: Pashmina Kani shawls (14–16 micron fibre, 6–12 months weaving), Jamawar Kani shawls (full-body designs, 20–50 colours, 12–18 months production), Wool Kani shawls (fine Merino or Kashmir wool, more accessible price point), and Collector & Bespoke Kani (commissioned pieces with custom talim designs and master-weaver attribution). All four categories are GI-certified and sourced directly from Kanihama workshops.
Yes. Every piece we supply carries a verifiable Geographical Indication (GI) certification tag with a unique registration number. This certification confirms that the shawl was made in Kashmir using traditional Kani hand-weaving methods. We include the GI documentation with every wholesale order so buyers can provide authenticated provenance to their retail customers. If you need to verify a tag number, we can direct you to the official GI registry.
Our standard minimum order quantity (MOQ) is 10 pieces for Pashmina Kani and Wool Kani, and 5 pieces for Jamawar Kani. Bespoke commissions can be ordered from a single piece. We supply up to 500+ pieces for importers, department stores, and boutique chains. Contact us to discuss custom MOQ arrangements for mixed orders across categories.
A Jamawar Kani shawl is the most prestigious and complex category of Kani weaving. "Jamawar" derives from Persian: jama (body garment) and war (full coverage), meaning the design covers the entire shawl surface in continuous interlocking pattern — as opposed to border-and-field designs. Jamawar pieces typically use 20–50 colours and require 12–18 months or longer to produce. They are considered collector-grade and heirloom-quality textiles. All Jamawar pieces at Kanishawls carry GI certification and master-weaver attribution.
Yes. We work with master weavers and talim designers in Kanihama to produce commissioned pieces with entirely custom designs. Bespoke commissions include exclusive design rights for the commissioning buyer — meaning your design cannot be sold to other buyers. We provide a full provenance dossier including the custom talim, master-weaver attribution, and GI certification. Lead times are typically 9–18 months depending on complexity. Contact us via the wholesale enquiry form to discuss a commission.
All shawls are woven in Kanihama village in the Budgam district of Kashmir, India — historically considered the birthplace of Kani weaving, where the craft has been practised for over 500 years. Every piece is traceable to its specific workshop and weaver district, as documented in our provenance package. This traceability is part of what distinguishes our supply chain from importers sourcing from undocumented intermediaries.
Kani shawls — particularly Pashmina Kani — require gentle care to preserve the fibre and the weave. The key principles: hand-wash only in cold water with a gentle shampoo or specialist Pashmina wash; never machine-wash or dry-clean; dry flat on a towel away from direct heat; store folded with cedar blocks or lavender sachets to deter moths. For complete guidance, see our full Kani shawl care and maintenance guide.