Cashmere Collection

Kashmir Shawl Dress 1810
Red evening shawl dress created from a Kashmir shawl has short puffed sleeves & is worn over a habit shirt. She carries a green shawl & wears a pearl bandeau in her hair. Date: 1810

Jaeger advertisement, 1956
Advertisement for quintessential British fashion brand, Jaeger showing two smart but casual looks in Bedford cord and cashmere. Date: 1956

Slipper Pattern 1868
A colourful embroidery design for the Victorian lady of leisure for a cashmere slipper based on an original Hindustanee pattern

Cashmere goat, Capra hircus lanigera. Edinburgh Royal University Museum and Frederick Cuvier
FLO4988062 Cashmere goat, Capra hircus lanigera. Edinburgh Royal University Museum and Frederick Cuvier. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William

Mussulman or muslim man, in robes, sash, slippers, Cashmere shawl and turban
FLO4565463 Mussulman or muslim man, in robes, sash, slippers, Cashmere shawl and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London

Costume of Pont-Leveque
5855745 Costume of Pont-Leveque.; (add.info.: Costume of Pont-Leveque, Calvados. This woman wears bonnet of her village on top of a cornet "a la Parisienne." The cornet is decorated with)

Cashmere goats and sheep. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder
FLO4568927 Cashmere goats and sheep. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar

Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Siege of Delhi - engineers blowing up the Cashmere Gate so that Colonel
530548 Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Siege of Delhi - engineers blowing up the Cashmere Gate so that Colonel Cambell's men could pass into the city, September 1857

Sale at Calcutta of valuable government presents and Lucknow jewels, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sale at Calcutta of valuable government presents and Lucknow jewels, 1860. The sale of the valuable presents received during the late tour of his Excellency the Right Honourable the Governor-General

Ferouk Khan, the Persian Ambassador to the Emperor of the French, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Ferouk Khan, the Persian Ambassador to the Emperor of the French, 1857. Portrait of the Envoy now in Paris, sketched from a miniature painted by a Persian artist

Portrait of a woman, 1829. Creator: Theophile Gautier
Portrait of a woman, 1829

Portrait de Theresia Cabarrus (1773-1835), épouse Tallien, puis princesse de Caraman-Chimay, c1805
Portrait de Theresia Cabarrus (1773-1835), epouse Tallien, puis princesse de Caraman-Chimay, c1805

Blowing up the Kashmir Gate at Delhi, Indian Mutiny Date: 1857

Iceland, Two Icelandic goats

UK, Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile, Closeup of Traditional Cashmere Scarves

India - Cashmere Gate Delhi early 1900s

India - Shawl weavers in Cashmere early 1900s

India - Srinagar - Lady Curzon and HH Maharaja of Cashmere early 1900s

India - Lady Curzon in the State Barge of HH Maharaja of Cashmere early 1900s

India - Cashmere - an Ekka - early 1900s

India - Baramula to Cashmere Road

India - Vale of Cashmere - Jhelum River early 1900s

India - Srinagar Cashmere early 1900s

India - Vale of Cashmere early 1900s

India - Vale of Cashmere - River Jhelum early 1900s

India - Cashmere shelling rice early 1900s

WW2 New Zealand Navy, Army and Airforce, Give them something MORE than THANKS postal cover envelope Date: 1946

Advert for Braemar Knitwear's cashmere twinset. Date: 1939

Young lady of Bagneres-de-Bigorre, French Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears the Pyrenean capulet or hood
FLO4658298 Young lady of Bagneres-de-Bigorre, French Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears the Pyrenean capulet or hood, in fine cashmere lined with velvet

The Prince of Waless Indian Gifts Collection (engraving)
1602506 The Prince of Waless Indian Gifts Collection (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Waless Indian Gifts Collection)

Cashmere Lady Ridden By R.Lappin 25 March 1997 Date: 25 March 1997

Bear Hunting in Cashmere, a Run for Life (engraving)
1056621 Bear Hunting in Cashmere, a Run for Life (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bear Hunting in Cashmere, a Run for Life)

The Mission to Yarkund and Kashgar (engraving)
1105698 The Mission to Yarkund and Kashgar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mission to Yarkund and Kashgar)

Two women with turbans, dresses and cloaks of cashmere, from Costumes Parisiens
475982 Two women with turbans, dresses and cloaks of cashmere, from Costumes Parisiens, 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Department of Ardennes in northeast France (chromolitho)
724680 Department of Ardennes in northeast France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Ardennes in northeast France)

Group of women from Cashmere, Kashmir, india, 1860 s

Carriage, Cashmere Gate, Kashmir Gate, Dehli India
19th century vintage photograph: horses and carriage, Cashmere Gate, Kashmir Gate, Dehli India

The Bishop of Calcutta arriving at Srinagur, the Capital of Cashmere (engraving)
1611502 The Bishop of Calcutta arriving at Srinagur, the Capital of Cashmere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches of Cashmere and Little Thibet (engraving)
1610428 Sketches of Cashmere and Little Thibet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Cashmere and Little Thibet)

Street in Sirinagur, Cashmere (engraving)
1609227 Street in Sirinagur, Cashmere (engraving) by Carpenter, William (1818-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in Sirinagur, Cashmere)

Sketches in Cashmere (engraving)
1587400 Sketches in Cashmere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Cashmere. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 March 1857)

The terrace at Tortoni s, 1847. Fashionable women in crinolines, large cashmere shawls and bonnets. The Cafe Tortoni Italan icecream parlor, 22 Bouleverd des Italiens, was popular with dandies

Passengers by the Corbeil Steamboat, Paris, 1846. Woman in green crinoline dress with bows, bonnet and cashmere shawl. The Corbeil bateau a vapeur took travelers out of Paris along the River Seine

Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens, 1845. Two bearded dandies in redingotes and top hats watch a woman in long riding dress side-saddle on a horse

Woman in dress of hand-painted old-blue veil looking at cherry blossom out of a window. Robe de voile bleu ancien peint a la main

Woman in silk cashmere dress and velvet jacket with do
Woman in dress of silk cashmere and jacket of wool velvet lined with yellow satin. Pet dog with collar. Robe de cachemire de soie brode au passe

Fancy dress costumes by Longhi, 1913
Fancy dress costumes by Longhi. Woman in damask dress trimmed with white, cape of black taffeta and lace. Travestissements d apres Longhi

Silk Carpet (chromolitho)
5221790 Silk Carpet (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk Carpet. Modern Indian. Manufactured at Cashmere)

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"Cashmere: A Timeless Elegance Woven Through History" From the exquisite Kashmir Shawl Dress in 1810 to the captivating Jaeger advertisement of 1956, it has always been synonymous with luxury and sophistication. Its softness and warmth have enchanted fashion enthusiasts for centuries. In 1868, a slipper pattern emerged, showcasing the versatility of this prized fabric. The intricate designs and delicate craftsmanship made these slippers a true work of art. Traveling back to early 1900s India, we find ourselves at Cashmere Gate Delhi, where the rich heritage weaving unfolds before our eyes. Skilled artisans meticulously create shawls that are both breathtakingly beautiful and culturally significant. Srinagar takes us further into this enchanting world as Lady Curzon graces us with her presence alongside HH Maharaja of Cashmere. Adorned in regal attire, they embody the grandeur associated with cashmere. The State Barge becomes their majestic chariot as Lady Curzon glides through serene waters draped in luxurious cashmere garments. This opulent display showcases how cashmere transcends mere clothing; it is an embodiment of elegance itself. As we journey along the Baramula to Cashmere Road, we witness nature's splendor unfold in the Vale of Cashmere. The Jhelum River meanders through lush landscapes adorned by vibrant flora - a picturesque setting that perfectly complements the allure of cashmere. Back in Srinagar once more, we immerse ourselves in its timeless charm. The city exudes an air of mystique as locals continue their age-old tradition of crafting exceptional shawls using time-honored techniques passed down through generations. Finally, we find ourselves lost amidst the beauty within Vale during those early years – a paradise on earth where tranquility meets artistic brilliance. Here lies testament to why cashmere remains unrivaled in its ability to captivate hearts and minds.