Ajoor Shawls

Note on handmade craftsmanship:

Each item is handmade, so that embroidery patterns may vary from the picture shown depending on the craftsman and the date of production, but the basic shawl colour remains the same. 

Handwoven Basic Shawl – Crafted in Naqada :

Handwoven in Naqada and embroidered by women from Upper Egypt, this shawl celebrates the fusion of Egyptian heritage — every stitch tells a story of art, culture, and pride.

• Yarn Type (Materials): Hand-woven Cotton 
• Fabric Structure: Plain Weave (1:1)
• Yarn Count: 30/2
• Shape: Rectangle
• The warp: Cotton (30/2)
• The Weft: Cotton (30/1)
• Size: 45cm x 1.6m / 45cm x 2m / 60cm x 2m / 80cm x 2m (±3cm) + hand-twisted fringes
• Weight: 45cm= 90Gm / 45cm= 110Gm / 60cm= 160G / 80cm= 210G
• Texture: Smooth on the skin
• Style & Use: Perfect for everyday wear
• Care Instructions: dry clean / hand wash in lukewarm water
• Origin: Upper Egypt, Naqada, Qena