Monday, 20 May 2013
Chiffons for Summer 2013
Summer keeps threatening to appear and even if the skies are gloomy in the UK, we can still prepare for sunshine, sea and sand. For this very reason, this month we've got our 100% silk chiffon shawls on special offer. They are a really versatile piece in a large width (125 x 200cms) that allows them to be worn in a variety of ways - for ideas check out my blog (1st May 2009) - and they can be as subtle or as bold as you dare. An on-trend combination for SS13 is the Lemon to Royal Blue. I spied a stunning display this week that teamed these two colours with white. Get the look and make an impact!
Black to White, Aqua to Coral, Café au Lait to paler, Pale Blue to paler, Turquoise to paler, Lemon to Royal Blue, Orange to Lime , Lemon to Lime. Delicious!
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
Jacquards gems - unearth a little pashmina treasure!
Jacquard weave shawls can be an unappreciated bunch, but if you want a flattering pashmina that combines classic good looks with a bit of pizzazz, then look no further.
After all, this technique created a textile revolution when it was introduced in the early 1800s and we know that the Georgians had an eye for style!
Special looms are required for the jacquard weave and setting up each weaving pattern can be a time consuming process for complicated bespoke weaves. This is a shawl that requires some effort! The threads pass through a pattern card above the loom, and the holes that they pass through determines their position on the finished design.
This can give different effects - for example the increased texture as well as the visual impact of the chevron striped herringbone jacquard. You can see the silk threads catching the light on their chevron - the cashmere chevrons alternate with them. http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=179 This weave is also available in the 45 x 180cms size in Rainbow Stripe PD056 and on the Men's page PD056M in various colourways
One of the most femine and traditional patterns is the flower jacquard, seen here in a lightweight summer weave. The flowers are subtly picked out in silk on one side and in cashmere on the reverse - the pattern just shows as a whisper as the shawl moves. Only one of each colour is currently available http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=213
Our lovely Heraldry weave is a big bold sweeping fleur de lys that runs the length of the shawl. Here you can see the detail of the design which is hinted at when it is worn. The flashes of light and shade in such a large jacquard break up the block colour of the shawl and give a luxurious effect. This Navy Blue is new to our stock and it suits this jacquard weave perfectly. It is a dark and true navy that is darker than it appears on this picture which I have highlighted so that the weave is obvious. http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=614 This shawl is also available in Terracotta, Brick Red and Chestnut Brown under code PD100 and with a short fringe in Pale Lilac or Pewter Grey PD100SF.
After all, this technique created a textile revolution when it was introduced in the early 1800s and we know that the Georgians had an eye for style!
Special looms are required for the jacquard weave and setting up each weaving pattern can be a time consuming process for complicated bespoke weaves. This is a shawl that requires some effort! The threads pass through a pattern card above the loom, and the holes that they pass through determines their position on the finished design.
This can give different effects - for example the increased texture as well as the visual impact of the chevron striped herringbone jacquard. You can see the silk threads catching the light on their chevron - the cashmere chevrons alternate with them. http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=179 This weave is also available in the 45 x 180cms size in Rainbow Stripe PD056 and on the Men's page PD056M in various colourways
Our lovely Heraldry weave is a big bold sweeping fleur de lys that runs the length of the shawl. Here you can see the detail of the design which is hinted at when it is worn. The flashes of light and shade in such a large jacquard break up the block colour of the shawl and give a luxurious effect. This Navy Blue is new to our stock and it suits this jacquard weave perfectly. It is a dark and true navy that is darker than it appears on this picture which I have highlighted so that the weave is obvious. http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=614 This shawl is also available in Terracotta, Brick Red and Chestnut Brown under code PD100 and with a short fringe in Pale Lilac or Pewter Grey PD100SF.
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Pashminas for SS13 Citus colours
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=181 Pashmina cashmere and Silk 'Starlight' Scarf with Swarovski Crystals Elderflower Yellow PD060SC 30 x 150cms
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=484 Pashmina cashmere and Silk Shawl with short tied fringe Carnival Chartreuse Green 70 x 180cms (top) PD003CCG
Popping out amongst the neutrals shades this Spring 2013 are some lovely citrus highlights. Predominantly vibrant shades of yellowy green or orange, they kick away the gloom of our winter wardrobes and offer the hope that summer might be round the corner...
Even in fashion we have to face reality occasionally - especially when we're freezing in the still wintry wind; so here are some fashion colours from among our collection to keep you warm as well as on trend. Why should we always suffer for The Look?
Friday, 11 January 2013
Winter Pashmina sale! Grab a summer shawl now!
I'm featuring one of our winter sale items that is new to Pashminas Direct. Previously exclusive to our luxury sister site www.mayfair-valley.co.uk, these Pashmina Cashmere and Kattan Silk lightweight shawls have been available at the RRP of £230.
As only one of each colour of these beautiful hand embroidered shawls is now in stock, we're able to offer them at a final clearance price of £75.00! A designer shawl at a cheeky price! Available in Turquoise, Rose Pink, Palest Peach or Grass Green.
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=259
The lightweight weave is a useful weight of shawl for the summer. It wards off the sun and also the cashmere content (70% pashmina cashmere/30% silk as usual) gives a little warmth to counteract air-conditioning. The summer weight is exactly the same proportion of cashmere to silk as in our regular shawls and scarves, however the fibres are spun to be finer.
In this case the Kattan Silk gives a slightly different texture to normal summer weight blends. It adds a little solidity to the weave so that it holds a firmer shape rather than draping like water. In effect it stands a little proud, like all good occasion wear stoles do!
As only one of each colour of these beautiful hand embroidered shawls is now in stock, we're able to offer them at a final clearance price of £75.00! A designer shawl at a cheeky price! Available in Turquoise, Rose Pink, Palest Peach or Grass Green.
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=259
The lightweight weave is a useful weight of shawl for the summer. It wards off the sun and also the cashmere content (70% pashmina cashmere/30% silk as usual) gives a little warmth to counteract air-conditioning. The summer weight is exactly the same proportion of cashmere to silk as in our regular shawls and scarves, however the fibres are spun to be finer.
In this case the Kattan Silk gives a slightly different texture to normal summer weight blends. It adds a little solidity to the weave so that it holds a firmer shape rather than draping like water. In effect it stands a little proud, like all good occasion wear stoles do!
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| Turquoise & Rose Pink |
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| Palest Peach & Grass Green You can also pick up a Cream shawl in this style at this special price, although the Cream colour is not currently on offer on Mayfair Valley and is at full RRP. This is because this shawl has one small fault in the weave. http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=90 |
Monday, 12 November 2012
Pashmina Cashmere & Silk Scarf November stock colours
Our final update for November is the small neck scarf size.
Pashmina Cashmere and Silk Scarf (30 x 150cms) colours.
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=13
All our scarves are hand-dyed, in small quantities and vary from batch to batch. However, these colour numbers are the closet matches to the actual scarves currently in stock. We will re-blog in a couple of months to keep the information updated, as stock changes.
Please refer to the colour chart re-blogged in November to match to these numbers.
Black
Beige - Café au Lait 109
Blue - Navy 70D
Blue - Pale Blue 48LL
Blue - Turquoise 71
Blue - DarkTurquoise 72
Brown - Bitter Chocolate 232
Green - Pistachio 14
Grey - Pewter 34
Grey - Silver Birch 32LL
Mauve - Lavender 123
Orange - Nectarine 81
Pink - Candy 20
Pink - Fuchsia 21
Pink - Pale 18LL
Pink - Raspberry 194
White - Ivory (as white as possible without bleaching)
Pashmina Cashmere and Silk Scarf (30 x 150cms) colours.
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=13
All our scarves are hand-dyed, in small quantities and vary from batch to batch. However, these colour numbers are the closet matches to the actual scarves currently in stock. We will re-blog in a couple of months to keep the information updated, as stock changes.
Please refer to the colour chart re-blogged in November to match to these numbers.
Black
Beige - Café au Lait 109
Blue - Navy 70D
Blue - Pale Blue 48LL
Blue - Turquoise 71
Blue - DarkTurquoise 72
Brown - Bitter Chocolate 232
Green - Pistachio 14
Grey - Pewter 34
Grey - Silver Birch 32LL
Mauve - Lavender 123
Orange - Nectarine 81
Pink - Candy 20
Pink - Fuchsia 21
Pink - Pale 18LL
Pink - Raspberry 194
White - Ivory (as white as possible without bleaching)
Friday, 9 November 2012
Pashmina Cashmere & Silk Stole November colour numbers
Third in the list of plain pashminas to be updated are our current Pashmina Cashmere and Silk Stole (45 x 180cms) colours.
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=3
A few changes to these colours as it's been our most popular early autumn size.
All our stoles are hand-dyed, in small quantities and vary from batch to batch. However, these colour numbers are the closet matches to the actual stoles currently in stock. We will re-blog in a couple of months to keep the information updated, as stock changes.
Please take a note of the colour numbers and match to our colour chart which will be re-blogged in November. It can also be found as the only entry in July.
Black
Brown - Bitter Chocolate 232
Green - Aqua, Pale 101
Green - Pistachio 14
Grey - Pewter 34
Grey - Silver Birch 32LL
Mauve - Lavender 123
Mauve - Lilac 28L
Mauve - Royal Purple 42D
Pink - Pale 18LL
Pink - Penny Bubblegum 218
Pink - Rose 215
Pink - Raspberry 194
Red - Bordeaux 26
Red - Bright 25
Yellow - Primrose 1L
And the colours on the Special Offers page PDV02
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=66
Orange - Nectarine 81
Pink - Candy 20
Yellow - Old Gold 162
and on the Men's Page PD002M with a short fringe
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=122
Blue - Navy 70D
Yellow - Gold 162
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=3
A few changes to these colours as it's been our most popular early autumn size.
All our stoles are hand-dyed, in small quantities and vary from batch to batch. However, these colour numbers are the closet matches to the actual stoles currently in stock. We will re-blog in a couple of months to keep the information updated, as stock changes.
Please take a note of the colour numbers and match to our colour chart which will be re-blogged in November. It can also be found as the only entry in July.
Black
Brown - Bitter Chocolate 232
Green - Aqua, Pale 101
Green - Pistachio 14
Grey - Pewter 34
Grey - Silver Birch 32LL
Mauve - Lavender 123
Mauve - Lilac 28L
Mauve - Royal Purple 42D
Pink - Pale 18LL
Pink - Penny Bubblegum 218
Pink - Rose 215
Pink - Raspberry 194
Red - Bordeaux 26
Red - Bright 25
Yellow - Primrose 1L
And the colours on the Special Offers page PDV02
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=66
Orange - Nectarine 81
Pink - Candy 20
Yellow - Old Gold 162
and on the Men's Page PD002M with a short fringe
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=122
Blue - Navy 70D
Yellow - Gold 162
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