Widely renowned for the intricacy and finesse in weaving Kinnauri Shawls are unique. Their elaborate geometrical designs bear a strong Central Asian influence. Many of the motifs woven have a very special symbolic and religious significance. The colours used for ground are white, black, natural grey and brown. The main colours used for patterning are red, orange, pink, blue, green, yellow, black and white.

Out of these five colours represent five elements?white stands for water, yellow for earth, red for fire, green for air and blue for ether. The technique used to create the pattern is the interlacing or the ?dove-tailing? technique also referred to as the tapestry weave. These masterpieces with the beautiful Kinnauri pattern woven all over the shawl are an exceptional feast to the eyes.

Kinnauri Angora shawls are available in Kinnauri geometrical patterns. The colors used for patterning are mostly pastel with some bright colors. Mostly the borders are being woven in vegetable dyed yarns.