Dorukha Shawls

Dorukha, as the name suggests, basically means ‘two-sided or double-faced’- hence, the Dorukha are Kashmiri shawls that have two different sides and can be draped either ways. The Dorukha Shawls have been in Kashmir since the 1860s and have been known since then for their unique combination of twill-tapestry weave and embroidery that provide the wearer of two different sides that have different designs and colors.  At times, the Dorukha Shawls will have the traditional flower motifs called ‘boteh’ whereas sometimes, it can also be combined with a plain side.