At the Saffron Harvest.

October in Kashmir, just south of Srinagar. Fields of blue-violet saffron blossoms with deep red stigmas stretch as far as a person can see.

The women of Kashmir sing as they gather the prized spice, and the song mingles in the crisp air with the smell of the charcoal-makers at work.

Kashmir Shawl (No. 3101). Fine wool challis with traditional aari floral embroidery in colors borrowed from the local saffron harvest. Dimensions: 29” x 77”.Color: Blue, Violet, and Green on rich “Mogra Zafran” Red, much more vivid than your Persian saffron.

Price: $199.