The literal meaning of jamawar is "grown piece", the technical and trade name for a shawl cloth or long shawl. Such pieces are woven on loom and have an intricate pattern. The tapestry technique is used throughout for weaving jamawar. Briefly, the jamawar tapestry shawl has several elements such as various borders, woven panels, and embroidered fringes. The most striking feature is the floral design of small repeated patterns or stripes on the entire fields. In general, dry cleaning is the preferred method of washing these jamawar woolen shawls and stoles. To wash by hand, use very cold water. After washing, do not wring dry. Simply lay it flat to dry. Once dry, you may press it with warm iron but it is best to put a piece of paper or cloth between the iron and the fabric.
For its price, a jamawar shawl is very elegant and comfortable too. Designs have been borrowed from famous paisley shawls. These Fancy Shawls are meant for every day wear, both casual and formal.
