<!– wp:html –>\n<style>\n.dgd-local{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#233044;line-height:1.7}\n.dgd-local h1{font-size:2.1rem;color:#1a2b4c;margin-bottom:.6rem}\n.dgd-local .dgd-sub{color:#5b6b82;font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:1.8rem}\n.dgd-local h2{font-size:1.4rem;color:#1a2b4c;margin:2.2rem 0 .8rem;border-left:5px solid #ec1c66;padding-left:.7rem}\n.dgd-local p{margin-bottom:1rem;font-size:1.02rem}\n.dgd-local .dgd-intro{background:#f7f8fb;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6rem 1.8rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;border:1px solid #eceef3}\n.dgd-local .dgd-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:16px;margin:1rem 0 1.5rem}\n.dgd-local .dgd-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #eceef3;border-radius:12px;padding:1.1rem 1.2rem;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(20,30,60,.05)}\n.dgd-local .dgd-card .dgd-icon{font-size:1.6rem;margin-bottom:.4rem;display:block}\n.dgd-local .dgd-card b{color:#1a2b4c;display:block;margin-bottom:.2rem;font-size:1rem}\n.dgd-local .dgd-steps{background:#f0faf1;border-radius:14px;padding:1.5rem 1.8rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem}\n.dgd-local .dgd-faq{background:#fff;border:1px solid #eceef3;border-radius:10px;padding:1rem 1.3rem;margin-bottom:.8rem}\n.dgd-local .dgd-faq b{color:#1a2b4c;display:block;margin-bottom:.3rem}\n.dgd-local .dgd-warn{background:#fff5f5;border-left:5px solid #e74c3c;border-radius:10px;padding:1.2rem 1.5rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem}\n.dgd-local .dgd-warn b{color:#c0392b}\n.dgd-local .dgd-cta{text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ec1c66,#ff4d94);border-radius:16px;padding:2rem 1.5rem;margin:2rem 0 1rem}\n.dgd-local .dgd-cta p{color:#fff;font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:1rem;font-weight:600}\n.dgd-local .dgd-cta a{display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:#ec1c66;font-weight:700;padding:.8rem 2rem;border-radius:30px;text-decoration:none}\n.dgd-local .dgd-links a{color:#ec1c66;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600}\n</style>\n<div class=\”dgd-local\”>\n<h1>Kani Shawl Care Guide \u2014 How to Wash, Store & Clean It Safely</h1>\n<p class=\”dgd-sub\”>Kani shawls are handwoven, not embroidered \u2014 and that single fact changes everything about how they should be cleaned.</p>\n\n<div class=\”dgd-intro\”>\n<p>A genuine Kani shawl can take months, sometimes over a year, to weave on a traditional loom using small wooden bobbins called \u2018kanis\u2019 instead of a needle. Every colour thread is woven directly into the fabric structure rather than stitched on top of it, which is what separates a Kani shawl from an embroidered Sozni or Tilla piece. That structural difference is exactly why Kani shawls need different handling than the Pashmina and embroidered garments most cleaning guides talk about.</p>\n</div>\n\n<h2>Why Kani Shawls Need Different Care Than Embroidered Pashmina</h2>\n<p>Because the pattern is woven into the weft rather than added afterward, there’s no surface embroidery thread to snag or pull \u2014 but the interlocking weave itself can loosen or distort if the shawl is wrung, twisted, or machine-washed. Colour-woven sections can also bleed into each other under harsh detergent or hot water in a way plain Pashmina doesn’t.</p>\n\n<div class=\”dgd-warn\”>\n<b>Common mistakes that damage Kani shawls:</b>\n<p>Machine washing or wringing (distorts the weave permanently), using regular detergent (strips natural lanolin and dulls colour), hanging to dry (stretches the weave under its own weight), and ironing directly on the woven pattern (flattens and damages the raised texture).</p>\n</div>\n\n<h2>How We Clean Kani Shawls</h2>\n<div class=\”dgd-grid\”>\n<div class=\”dgd-card\”><span class=\”dgd-icon\”>\ud83d\udd0d</span><b>Inspection First</b>Every panel checked for loose threads before cleaning begins.</div>\n<div class=\”dgd-card\”><span class=\”dgd-icon\”>\ud83e\uddea</span><b>Solvent-Based Process</b>No water agitation that could distort the weave.</div>\n<div class=\”dgd-card\”><span class=\”dgd-icon\”>\ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f</span><b>Flat Drying</b>Never hung, to prevent weave stretching.</div>\n<div class=\”dgd-card\”><span class=\”dgd-icon\”>\ud83e\uddf5</span><b>Woolmark-Certified Process</b>Same certification standard used for Pashmina.</div>\n</div>\n\n<div class=\”dgd-steps\”>\n<h2 style=\”margin-top:0\”>Storing a Kani Shawl Between Wears</h2>\n<p>Fold rather than hang, wrap in breathable cotton cloth (never plastic, which traps moisture), and keep away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading in the woven pattern. Refold along different lines every few months to avoid permanent crease lines in the weave.</p>\n</div>\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>\n<div class=\”dgd-faq\”><b>Is a Kani shawl the same as Pashmina?</b>No \u2014 Kani refers to the weaving technique, not the fibre. A Kani shawl is usually made from Pashmina wool but woven in a specific pattern-through-weft method. See our <a href=\”https://drgoodday.com/how-to-clean-pashmina-shawls-kashmir/\”>Pashmina care guide</a> for fibre-level care basics.</b></div>\n<div class=\”dgd-faq\”><b>Can I dry clean it at home with a spot cleaner?</b>We don’t recommend it \u2014 home solvents can affect the woven colour sections unevenly. Professional processing is safer for high-value pieces.</div>\n<div class=\”dgd-faq\”><b>How often should a Kani shawl be cleaned?</b>Only when visibly needed \u2014 over-cleaning any handwoven shawl accelerates wear. See our <a href=\”https://drgoodday.com/how-often-should-you-dry-clean-clothes/\”>cleaning frequency guide</a>.</div>\n\n<div class=\”dgd-cta\”>\n<p>Have a Kani shawl that needs expert care?</p>\n<a href=\”https://drgoodday.com/contact-us/\”>Schedule Pickup \u2192</a>\n</div>\n\n<p class=\”dgd-links\”>See our <a href=\”https://drgoodday.com/pashmina-dry-cleaning-in-kashmir/\”>full Pashmina dry cleaning service</a>.</p>\n</div>\n<!– /wp:html –>