Imtiyaz "My father has been in the field of Kashmiri shawls since he graduated. But I think my association with this art goes back to very long ago when I was a child. My grandmother use to weave shawls…." "Hi friends, I'm Imtiyaz and I was born and brought up in Kashmir. Kashmir was never like this before. It was one of the most beautiful states. But for me, despite its current chaotic situation, I still love my hometown dearly. "I was not able to complete my studies there. I was in 8th standard when my school was burned down and my father sent me to Delhi for further study where I completed my Bachelor of Commerce. "Back to my childhood – ours was an extended family and my grandfather had a huge apple orchard. After school, along with my brothers and sister, I would run to the orchard and enjoyed the juicy apples every single day. Oh, it was so much fun. "My father has been in the field of Kashmiri shawls since he graduated. But I think my association with this art goes back to very long ago when I was a child. My grandmother use to weave shawls and even sold them. Since we were a large family, I remember spending most of my time with my grandmother. She loved me so much. Now she has expired. "My uncle is in the field of carpets and I know quite a bit about the art of weaving as well. However, I was fascinated by the beauty and elegance of Kashmiri shawls. In Delhi, I learned how popular Kashmiri weavings are. And I thought I should also go into this field, since my father was in it. "As for my grandfather's orchard, neither my uncles nor my father took it over and my grandfather was too old to take care of it. So now we lend out the garden to others to cultivate the fruits. Even now, whenever I go to Kashmir, I love to stroll in the garden and feel nostalgic about my childhood."

	Customer Reviews
		The Spring Charm shawl is beyond beautiful. I am so pleased with the quality and the colors are charming. I am so happy with my purchase and delivery time. - Anne Spennachio, Farmington Hills, MI USA I purchased “Shimmering Earth” and I am so delighted with it. Color combination is beautiful and I am happy with my selection. Thank you! - Ria O, NY, NY I was thrilled when I received Imtiyaz's lovely and well-made shawl. The pattern comprised of a medley of browns, reds, olive greens, teals, and cobalt blues against a silver backdrop in the shawl are magnificent, the fabric drapes very elegantly when I knot the shawl like a scarf around my neck, and it keeps the chill away. I have nothing else like this in my closet and it will be a favorite I reach for time and time again. We went to some friends' for the New Year's celebration and I had my outfit picked out. I chose a dramatic, structured black wool blazer to dress up the jeans I picked out. The blazer is a bit too authoritative for me to wear to work, but when I wore it with Imtiyza's shawl, looped like a scarf, it softened the look of the structured jacket and provided terrific balance and color. If I can get a photo from some friends, I'll upload it here. Anyway, I am over-the-moon about this scarf. Imtiyaz, if you read your customers' testimonials, please know I plan on buying more of your goods. I treasure the piece I purchased very much. Thank you! - Rencie, Southeastern Arizona, USA Dear Imtiyaz, Your shawl arrived yesterday, and is so exquisite that I cannot find words to describe its beauty. In your colors, and your remarkable sensitivity, I feel as if I have been blessed to see Kashmir -- the grand, snow-covered mountains, and the glorious sky -- in all its beauty. Thank you for "taking me" there. With deepest respect, Katherine Donovan Charleston, South Carolina, USA - KAMA Thank you very much Imtiyaz for the wonderful silk and wool shawl I just received this morning. It is beautiful, very soft and comfy. I am wearing it right now as I am writing you these words. Thanks again for your wonderful work. Regards, elisa - elisabeth Dear Imityaz, I have so thoroughly enjoyed wearing your incredibly beautiful "Orchid Blush", that I ordered two more of your shawls -- which arrived today: "Royal Diamonds" and "Morning Rose". It is amazing that one artist could make two pieces of art which are so completely different from one another, and yet each is stunning!! You have great talent! Thank you so much! Sincerely, Katherine Donovan-Sherpa Charelston, SC US P.S. I AM WAITING TO ORDER YOUR "JADE CELEBRATION" SHAWL, BUT YOUR SITE KEEPS SAYING IT IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE! CAN YOU MAKE ONE FOR ME, AND LET ME KNOW, VIA NOVICA? Thanks!! - KAMA I purchased two silk and wool shawls, 'Summer Sky' and 'Shimmering Earth' for gifts. Both are stunningly beautiful and achingly soft. I am having difficulty parting with them. Thank you. - Juliette