Pashmina Jewels: The Khanuja Family Collection of Kashmir Shawls, Frank Ames

Pashmina Jewels: The Khanuja Family Collection of Kashmir Shawls explores the artistry, history, and cultural significance of Sikh Kashmir shawls, revealing the distinctive patterns developed under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Through striking visual material and historical research, Frank Ames traces the political, religious, and artistic influences that shaped these remarkable textiles during a formative period in Punjab’s history.

Drawing on the collection of Dr Parvinderjit Singh Khanuja, the book brings renewed attention to a distinctive chapter of Kashmir shawl design that has long received limited recognition in Indian textile history. The final volume in Ames’s trilogy, it offers a compelling study of the origins and originality of these designs, celebrating their enduring beauty and the efforts to preserve their legacy.

About the Authors

Frank Ames is a researcher and author specialising in the history and design of Kashmir shawls. His work examines their origins, distinctive patterns, and cultural significance.

Dr Parvinderjit Singh Khanuja is a collector of Kashmir shawls whose collection forms the basis of this volume. His collaboration with Frank Ames reflects a shared commitment to bringing greater recognition to the history and artistry of Sikh Kashmir shawls.

Publication date: 24 March 2026
Publisher: Roli Books
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9788196738747
Size: 24.13 x 2.79 x 29.21 cm