Men's Shawls

An important accessory of men during winter is a shawl. A shawl is fashionable and at the same time very functional, in the sense, that it is draped around for warmth against the cold weather. It is preferred by both young men and old men. While aged men prefer to cover themselves with a simple, plain woolen shawl during winters, young men uses it more as a fashion accessory. Infact, with Indian man's traditional wear like kurta pajama or a sherwani or a jodhpuri suit, a shawl or a stole or a scarve is an added attraction. A shawl wrapped over a normal shirt and a pair of jeans give a very casual look. Shawls are available in variety of colors, fabrics and designs that complement well with mens wardrobe. Appreciated by men for their style and warmth, they quickly became an essential men's fashion accessory. Men's shawls are bigger than a woman's shawl and normally measure 3.5 mtr x 1.5 mtr.

Fabric used in mens shawls
Various fabrics and blends are used for manufacturing high quality, stylish and durable shawls for men.

Silk Pashmina Crochet Cashmere Wool

Chenille Cotton Rayon Nylon Polyester

The price of a shawl depends on size, colour, the extent and quality of fabric and purity of wool in case of woolen shawls.

Styles of mens shawls
Men shawls are available in numerous patterns such as:

Paisleys Florals Animal prints Geometrical prints

Abstract prints Ornamental design Plain, Solid Checks & Stripes etc.

These high quality shawls can be knitted, hand or machine woven, hand or machine embroidered or printed. The market for men's shawl is increasing with more and more males wearing shawls for formal occasions.

Manufacturing Regions
There has been an increase in the production of shawls owing to an increase in the demand. The global manufacturers makes use of computer aided designing for creating high fashion shawls for men. Listed below are few countries that manufacture high quality and stylish shawls for men:

• China
• Russia
• India

The states of Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Nagaland are important regions in India producing superior quality shawls for men.