Guide to SHAAL
>Guide to SHAAL — How to Choose, Wear & Care for a Wool Shawl
SHAAL
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What size should I choose? Two wearable sizes. One blanket format.
Which weight do I need? Five constructions. Each built for a different cold.
How do I wear it? A pure rectangle. No fixed way — just drape.
What makes it different? Handwoven on manual looms. No machines.
Wearing
How to wear a wool shawl
A SHAAL is a pure rectangle of handwoven wool. There's no fixed way to wear it — draped over the shoulders, wrapped as a scarf, or layered over a coat. These are the most common ways to style a wool shawl, shown here on both men and women.
Size
Choose your size
Two wearable sizes and one blanket format. Tap to compare.
100 × 200 cm
39.4 × 78.7 in
Model: 168 cm / 5'6" · 60 kg / 132 lbs
The shorter drape. Sits closer to the body with a cleaner wrap. Ideal if you're up to 178 cm or prefer a more contained silhouette.
Both wearable sizes are genderless — worn by men and women alike. If between heights, size up.
120 × 240 cm
47.2 × 94.5 in
Model: 185 cm / 6'1" · 85 kg / 187 lbs
The extended length. Fuller drape that falls lower, with more material to wrap. From 179 cm and above, or if you want a longer, more dramatic silhouette.
Both wearable sizes are genderless — worn by men and women alike. If between heights, size up.
150 × 270 cm
59.1 × 106.3 in
Not a wearable shawl. A two-person blanket format for shared warmth, sofa use, and full-body coverage indoors. A different product entirely.
Only available in the Midweight construction (100% lamb's wool).
Compare
Five constructions, side by side
Every SHAAL is handwoven the same way. The difference is the fibre — from soft cashmere-blend pashmina to dense lamb's wool to the warmest yak wool — and the density of the weave. Use the toggles to compare warmth, softness, and weight across all five constructions.
Find your SHAAL
Not sure which one is right?
Three questions. Thirty seconds. One recommendation.
Question 1 of 3
What temperature are you mainly buying for?
Question 2 of 3
What matters most in how it feels?
Question 3 of 3
How do you see yourself using it most?
Your recommendation
Care
How to care for a wool shawl
Natural wool is self-regulating. A SHAAL needs very little from you.
Cleaning
Wash rarely
- Dry clean when necessary
- Air outdoors to refresh
- Steam gently to release fibres
- Cold water only if hand washing
- Mild wool detergent
- Do not twist or wring
- Lay flat to dry
Maintenance
Preserve the weave
- Low steam to restore drape
- Fabric comb for pilling
- No heat or aggressive brushing
- Keep from prolonged moisture
- Avoid direct heat sources
Storage
Fold, don't hang
- Fold flat — hanging distorts the weave
- Store in a dry environment
- Breathable cotton bag
- Avoid plastic long-term
- Natural fibres need airflow
With proper care, a SHAAL piece improves with time. The weave softens, the fibres settle.