🦚 Origin of Birds and Animal Motifs in Shawls
Birds and animal motifs have been a part of South Asian embroidery traditions for centuries. Inspired by nature, folklore, and Mughal art, these motifs represent freedom, strength, beauty, and cultural heritage.
- Birds like peacocks, doves, and sparrows symbolize love, peace, and prosperity.
- Animals like deer, horses, and lions symbolize grace, power, and nobility.
During the Mughal period, bird and animal designs were woven into carpets, clothes, and shawls. Today, in Swat and Islampur, these motifs are hand-embroidered onto shawls, making them living artworks.
🏔️ Bird & Animal Embroidery in Swat & Islampur
The artisans of Islampur, Swat are known for their ability to bring nature into fabric.
- 🧵 Threads Used – Multi-colored silk and cotton threads for vibrant designs.
- 🎨 Style – Fine hand embroidery with detailed feathers, wings, and animal outlines.
- 🌿 Inspiration – Local wildlife of Swat Valley, traditional stories, and Mughal court patterns.
These shawls are often admired at weddings, festivals, and cultural events because of their bold and artistic motifs.
🦜 Types of Bird & Animal Motifs in Shawls
🦚 Peacock Motifs
- Represent beauty, pride, and love.
- Commonly embroidered in bright blues and greens.
🕊️ Dove & Sparrow Motifs
- Symbolize peace, purity, and blessings.
- Popular in women’s cotton and silk shawls.
🦌 Deer Motifs
- Represent elegance and natural grace.
- Often placed as border or corner embroidery.
🦁 Lion & Horse Motifs
- Show strength, bravery, and royalty.
- Traditionally used in men’s wool shawls.
💰 Prices of Bird & Animal Motif Shawls in Pakistan
The price varies with detail, fabric, and embroidery style:
- Cotton Bird Motif Shawls: PKR 2,500 – PKR 5,000
- Woolen Animal Motif Shawls: PKR 7,000 – PKR 14,000
- Luxury Silk Peacock Shawls: PKR 16,000 – PKR 30,000+
Hand embroidery takes more time and adds to the cultural and artistic value.
🌍 Why Choose Bird & Animal Motifs?
✔️ Symbolic and full of meaning
✔️ Connects fabric with heritage and folklore
✔️ Unique and eye-catching designs
✔️ Perfect for festivals, weddings, and cultural gifts
✔️ Available in both men’s and women’s styles
🛍️ Shop Bird & Animal Motif Shawls at Bibriks
At Bibriks, we bring you authentic hand-embroidered shawls from Swat and Islampur featuring peacocks, doves, deer, and more. Each shawl is crafted with elegance and cultural richness.
- 🕊️ For Women – Soft cotton shawls with peacock and dove motifs.
- 🦁 For Men – Wool shawls with bold lion and horse borders.
- 🎁 For Gifts – Unique and meaningful for weddings, Eid, and cultural events.
👉 Discover the beauty of nature in fabric at www.bibriks.com.
