Here Are 6 Spots Where You Can Shop For The Best Pashminas In Srinagar

A trip to Kashmir is incomplete if you don’t come back home with some dry fruits, apples and yes, the famous pashmina shawls. The raw material comes from Ladakh and you can find some of the finest ones being sold in Srinagar. These places in Srinagar have the best pashminas so indulge in some feel-good shopping:

1. Nowshera

Lined up in various hues and designs, Nowshera has several shops selling pashminas. The delicate embroidery is hard to find so grab one that suits you the best. From scarves to shawls, the shops have different products catering to all your requirements. Kashmir Cottage Products, GM Shora & Sons, and Ya Carpet & Pashmina House are some of the predominant outlets in the area.

2. Lal Chowk

The shopping hub of Srinagar, Lal Chowk has been featured in numerous movies, most notably, Haider. It's one of the most popular markets selling everything from dry fruits to pashmina. However, beware of fake and low quality pashmina products and if possible, ask the shopkeepers to do a ring test for the shawl or scarf. Kashmir Shawl Factory and Vee Gee Shawls Emporium sell high quality Pashmina products.

3. Eidgah

A part of downtown Srinagar, Eidgah is a hotbed of textile artisans. Here you will find beautifully embroidered pieces of pashmina shawls. Each product is created with great finesse which is visible in the quality of work. From heavy needlework to simpler designs, the variety is mind boggling. Sheikh & Co. is a popular shop for the same.

4. Kawdara

Kawdara is famous for two things - pashminas and handicrafts, especially paper mache products. The shops offer a variety of fabrics but pashmina is, without a doubt, the highest in demand. The intricate designs will make your heart jump with joy. New Kashmir Creations and Kashmir Rays Arts & Craft are considered to be the best options in Kawdara.

5. Nawakadal

Pashmina requires hours of manual labour and a great eye for detail and that is one of the primary reasons for its high cost. Nawakadal has a few shops that sell pashminas at a relatively lower rate. Zahid Store and Baba Enterprises are greatly valued for their prices and good quality fabric.

6. Government Arts Emporium

This is the ultimate spot for pashmina shopping and being a government emporium, the product and quality is highly trusted. From carpets to handicrafts and shawls, you will find everything under one roof. Most of their designs are exclusive and incorporate Kashmiri motifs in some way or the other. They might be slightly expensive than the local markets but the designs and quality of fabric is worth every penny!

Where | Emporium Building, Residency Road

Splurge away!