Shawls are simple products for clothing. The word shawl is derived from the Persian word ‘Shal’. It is an elegant wrap for females. Being traditional clothing, shawl is loosely worn over the upper body. It, indeed, embellishes the feminine grace and charm. Typically, a shawl is a piece of cloth with ‘aesthetic’ designs and patterns. Usually, a shawl is a square piece or a rectangular piece of cloth. Most of the time, girls and women fold it to form a triangle even. And there are oblong pieces of shawls too that look really elegant and beautiful.

Shawls are used in order to oneself keep warm during chilly weather. Worn over shoulder and arms, it is used to compliment a costume. Besides, shawls also convey religious or symbolic reasons. One such famous type of shawl that is worn by Jewish men during prayers and ceremonies is the ‘tallit’—a religious shawl. However, the common use of shawl is to keep warm. In fact, the most fashionable and trendy use of shawl is during at outdoor or indoor evening affairs, functions and celebrations. At these places, men appear in wool suits and women dress up with shawls.

Today, shawls have become so popular that it is available in every cloth shop and various malls. These are available in plethora of fabrics, designs, types and colors. These varied shawls can be worn differently on different occasions and seasons! In fact, in India it is a ritual to gift the bride, bride's mother and other bridesmaids with a shawl each. The shawls can be opulently beaded with supple colors and finely textured embroidery for that distinctive element. Some of the well-known and liked varieties of shawls are:

Designer Beaded Shawls
Jamawar Shawls
Embroidered or crocheted Shawls
Silk Shawls
Paisley Shawls
Pashmina Shawls
Cashmere Shawls
Alpaca Shawls
Hamsa Shawls

With different types of wonderful shawls flooding in the market, you can choose the one according to your liking. It will add to your beauty and elegance and will also provide necessary warmth and heat during winter season.