A shawl is a large piece of woollen cloth which a woman wears over her shoulders or head, or which is wrapped around a baby to keep it warm. COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary.
What is another term for shawl?
In this page you can discover 30 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for shawl, like: shoulder shawl, stole, cape, mantle, put-on, tallith, kerchief, sweater, muffler, cloak and wrap.
What is the use of shawl?
Shawls are used in order to keep warm, to complement a costume, and for symbolic reasons. One famous type of shawl is the tallit, worn by Jewish men during prayers and ceremonies.
Is Shawled a word?
Yes, shawled is in the scrabble dictionary.
Is a shawl A scarf?
The shawl is slightly bigger than the scarf and available in a rectangular shape, though you can also get the square shape sometimes. The shawl is known for its elegant appearance. Both formal and casual attire will look elegant when you wear it with the shawl.
What does shawl mean in Sanskrit?
[Persian shāl, ultimately from Sanskrit śāṭī, cloth, sari.]
What are different types of shawls?
Made from the fleece of the local Cashmere goat, the pashmina shawl displays some unique properties with the softness and warmth that it holds.
- Pashmina Shawl.
- Naga Shawl.
- Rabari Shawl.
- Shawls stoles from India.
- Kashmiri Embroidery Wool Stole.
What is a small shawl called?
A stole is typically narrower than a shawl, and of simpler construction than a cape, wrapped and carried about the shoulders or arms. Lighter materials such as silk and chiffon and are simply finished.
What is the difference between a shawl and a blanket?
As nouns the difference between blanket and shawl is that blanket is a heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting while shawl is a square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders.
