HANDMADE
3 STEPS IN HAND WEAVING
At Shangrila cashmere we use traditional hand looms dating back to the 12th century which requires precise coordination and timing. Our team of weavers have been weaving silk and cashmere for more than 30 years.
Every single thread has a purpose and is distinctive. Each thread is carefully and diligently positioned to create a set of lengthwise threads.
Each thread is passed through heddles on different frames in an order to create different weave structures.
Individual threads are laced together and given life.
At our in-house dyeing facility, we are able to dye cashmere products to the exact shades and needs of our customers. We ensure color matching and the evenness of shades using Pantone shade cards. These talented technicians are able to create extraordinary effects including shaded colors, tie-dye effects, shibori stitch dye effects, clamp dyeing, and Ikats. We are able to use organic dyes like vegetable dye on request.
We use HUNTSMAN DYES only. All our dyes and dyed products are lab tested multiple times a year and adhere to MEET regulations.
At our block-printing studio, we are proud to produce a piece of art with cashmere and silk produced. We use traditional printing techniques. That makes the printed cashmere 100% Handmade. This allows us to have full control over the chemicals used that enables us to be environmentally conscious
Although traditional block printing has started to be replaced by digital printing, we believe that the hard work that goes into traditional block printing is reflected in the uniqueness and distinct look that they give.
There should not be any compromise when producing luxury products like cashmere and silk. Great care must be taken at all stages. As our products are handmade some faults might occur. That is why it is checked inch by inch at this stage. Every woven cashmere is examined and any faults located are mended. It is the darner's job to mend any faults by hand, a task requiring great skill and patience. The darner has a keen eye for any inconsistencies and a high standards for approval.
Several early examples of embroidery have been found from as early as the 5th to 3rd century BC. Embroidery is the highest form of art and has been a sign of luxury for centuries. This historical notion makes it a great fusion with cashmere and silk.
