Shawls
Sanaulla's Shawl Collection 2026
A shawl is one of the simplest and most versatile pieces of clothing there is: a length of fabric draped over the shoulders, wrapped around the body, or worn over the head for warmth, modesty, or occasion. The word comes from the Persian shāl. Kashmir has been the heartland of shawl-making for centuries, and the fine handwoven and hand-embroidered techniques developed there are what later inspired the paisley pattern recognised worldwide today.
At Sanaulla, our shawl collection is built around how shawls are actually worn in Pakistan: as everyday winter layering, as part of wedding and festive dressing, and as a year-round finishing piece for both women and men. Alongside 350+ authentic designer brands, we also carry the Sanaulla Exclusive shawl range, designs made only for Sanaulla and not available anywhere else. We stock across the full range of fabrics and weights, from lightweight everyday wraps to heavier winter pieces, with new fabrics and styles added regularly.
Browse women's shawls and men's shawls, or go straight to a fabric collection: pashmina, woolen, velvet, jamawar, banarsi, linen, or viscose, if you already know what you're after.
FAQs
What is a shawl actually used for?
A shawl is worn for warmth, to complete an outfit, and, in many cultures, including as a head covering, for modesty or occasion. In Pakistan it's worn everywhere from daily winter dressing to weddings and festive events.
Is a shawl the same as a dupatta or a stole?
Not quite. A dupatta is typically lighter and sheerer, worn as part of a shalwar kameez. A stole is a narrower, dressier wrap, often in fine fabric for evening wear. A shawl is the broadest of the three: usually heavier, warmer, and worn as a standalone layer rather than part of a suit.
Can men and women both wear shawls?
Yes. Shawls are genuinely unisex. Men's shawls tend toward plain or structured designs in neutral tones, while women's shawls range from delicate embroidered pieces to heavier winter wraps.
What is the Sanaulla Exclusive shawl range?
Sanaulla Exclusive is our in-house shawl range, designed and sold only by Sanaulla and not available under any other brand. It sits alongside the 350+ designer brands we stock, for shoppers looking for a design they will not find anywhere else.
How do I pick the right shawl fabric?
It depends on the season and occasion. Lighter fabrics like linen and viscose suit everyday and warmer-weather wear, while pashmina, woolen, and velvet shawls are built for colder months and festive dressing.
