KOLKATA: The gradual falling of dry leaves and cold wind blowing from the North inform the people that the winter is knocking at the door.
You cannot ignore the scenery of marigold, chrysanthemum and dahlia through thin fog in the morning. It seems that the whole nature is getting ready to feel the warmth of winter by wrapping a Kashmiri shawl.
Winter cloths are now coming out of almirah alongside purchasing of fashionable winter garments. However, amongst all the attraction of original Kashmiri shawl has superseded all.
To bring fashion in winter there is no alternative to Kashmiri shawl.
In the clear cloudless sky the matching bright dresses gives a new height to winter environment. A large chunk of winter cloths include shawl and wrapper. And if that shawl is of Kashmiri or poshmina then it is worthy. Then what is that poshmina? What is its speciality?
Many varieties of Kashmiri or poshmina are sold as original. Are those poshmina original? But if you are a bit conscious then you can recognise it.
In search of original poshmina and Indian Kashmiri shawl Banglanews reached to Kolkata. The intention was to find out original shawl of Kashmir.
After trying in several places becoming disappointed finally reached to the 86 years old shop ‘Pumposh Kashmiri Shawl Emporium’.
After verifying it was learnt that Pumposh Emporium has been making original Kashmiri shawl for generations. Before twenty years of the independence of India this establishment was set up. From the point aristocracy, none can compete it.
Marvellous designs with needle works and thread on the ground of poshmina is simply wonderful. It does not only give warm but it symbolises the aristocracy.
‘Kani Poshmina’ is world famous. It was learnt that all most all the world leaders have the collection of this beautiful piece. This shawl is webbed by wooden needle. The lowest one costs 4 thousand Indian Rupees. The costly of Rupees 4 lakh price shawls are also sold in greater numbers in this shop.
Moreover there is semi-poshmina costing Rupees 2500.00 each. All varieties carry the touch of the needle work of the Kashmiri artisans. This famous shop for the first time has brought a new gift for the neighbouring Bangladeshis.
If you present your identity as Bangladeshi this year you will get a rebate of 35% of the total price.
One of the owners of this famous shop Sajad Pumposh informed that they have taken this initiative to honour the friendly ties of two Banglas.
So, if you want to add a new feather to your dress collection then you go to ‘Pumpsoh Shawl Emporium’ located in Kolkata New Market (New Complex). Even if you want any information then contact 9103322521962 or mail to [email protected].
BDST: 2135 HRS, NOV 27, 2014
