Shawls and Wraps in pure wool with designs of antique paisley are very popular in India, just in the way silk shawls 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 shawls in earthy shades like maroon, green and sand are preferred colors of many Indians. In recent times Jamawar shawls have been very popular also in the west, gradually replacing silk pashmina.
For its price, a jamawar shawl is very elegant and comfortable too. Designs have been borrowed from famous paisley shawls. These shawls 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 shawl is complicated as the designs on these wraps are realized not by embroidery but by the simultaneous weaving with wool shuttles of different colors. These shuttles known as kaani in the local language gives Jamawar another name kaani shawl. 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 shawl are very high in the market since the old times. These wraps were so special that they often made the exclusive royal gifts to the foreign guests. They were also in vogue in many parts of Europe mainly as they held close resemblance to the Paisley shawl.