Jamawar wedding shawl in pure Wool with designs of antique paisley are very popular in India, just in the way silk jamawar are popular in the west. It may be for the simple reason that they go very well with some Indian dresses like saree and salwar kameez. It may also be because these scarf in earthy shades like maroon, green and sand are preferred colors of many Indians. In recent times Jamawar have been very popular also in the west, gradually replacing silk pashmina.
For its price, a jamawar is very elegant and comfortable too. Designs have been borrowed from famous paisley shawls. These jamawar are meant for every day wear, both casual and formal.

Apparel and crafts from the northern states of India of Kashmir, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh comprise of many charming products. Shawl is one of the most important products woven by the artisans of this region. The jamawar design is a special floral pattern, which resembles the mango fruit. Historically, it was made by hand and some shawls took several years to complete. The task of creating a jamawar  is complicated as the designs on these shawls are realized not by embroidery but by the simultaneous weaving with wool shuttles of different colors. The wool being delicate, it is essential to use hands instead of machine and that requires enormous patience of the weavers among all the other qualities. Due to the enormous effort put in weaving and the amount of time it requires to be completed, the prices of the real Jamawar are very high in the market since the old times. These shawls were so special that they often made the exclusive royal gifts to the foreign guests.