Stoles

Handwoven stoles in silk and silk-cotton — the lightest way to add a handloom to what you already own.

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Handwoven silk and silk-cotton stoles

A stole is the smallest commitment in handloom and often the most useful. Narrower and lighter than a dupatta, it works over a kurta, a dress or a plain shirt, and it travels well.

Most of this edit is woven in silk-cotton, with silk pieces alongside. They are the easiest gift we sell — no sizing to get right, and the handwork is visible immediately.

In the cooler months a stole is the easiest layer to add. Wrap it over a kurta, loop it over a coat, or wear it under a jacket collar. Silk and eri silk hold a little more warmth than cotton.

Because these are woven by hand, slight irregularities in the weave and small colour shifts between pieces are normal. They are the signature of a handloom, not a flaw.

Stoles — frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a stole and a dupatta?

A stole is narrower and lighter, and is worn as a layer over Western or Indian clothing. A dupatta is wider and is usually part of a matched suit set.

What fabrics are the stoles woven in?

Mostly silk-cotton, with some pure silk. The fabric is named on each product page.

Do stoles make good gifts?

They are the easiest handloom gift — there is no sizing to get right, and the quality of the weave is obvious straight away.

Can I wear a stole in winter?

Yes, as a light layer over a kurta, a sweater or under a coat. Our stoles are silk and silk-cotton, not wool, so they add warmth and colour but do not replace a woollen shawl.