Autumn Scarf Collection | Kashmir Bloom

Harud is autumn in Kashmir, and the Harud Collection is the season translated into cloth: cashmere, silk and fine wool blends in the copper, saffron and walnut tones the valley turns for six short weeks. Six pieces, woven in Kashmir, priced from £20 to £110.

What follows is the season that produced them, the fibres they are made from, and the colours they were dyed to match.

A season of quiet splendour

Autumn in Kashmir is a moment of transformation rather than a decline. The chinar leaves turn copper, the orchards blush with apples, the saffron fields open for their single brief harvest, and the air goes crisp and still.

It lasts weeks, not months. That brevity is the whole character of the season, and it is why the collection is a limited seasonal release rather than a permanent line.

The valley does its dyeing in public at this time of year: rust in the chinar, gold in the paddy stubble, deep red in the apple crates stacked along the roads, and the particular violet of saffron crocus at first light.

Those are the colours the collection was matched to, and the reason the palette reads as warm rather than bright. Nothing here was invented in a studio.

A hand holding a copper chinar leaf against a blue sky — A chinar leaf held against the sky. The chinar is the tree the season is named for, and its turn from green to copper is the clock everything else runs on.

Freshly harvested red apples — Apples freshly picked in the orchards outside Srinagar. The harvest and the colour arrive in the same few weeks.

Still lake water reflecting Kashmir's golden autumn — Still water on the lake at first light, holding the colour of the trees on the far bank.

Traditional boats on a misty Kashmiri lake in autumn — Traditional boats crossing in the morning mist. Autumn is the quiet season on the water.

A basket of freshly picked saffron blossoms — A basket of saffron blossoms. The crocus opens for a single short harvest each year, picked by hand at dawn.

Yellow fields under soft autumn light in Kashmir — Mustard fields under low autumn light, the flat gold that sits under the chinar copper.

Red wool fabric draped in soft folds — Red wool falling in soft folds. This is the weight and the drape the collection was built around.

A lone tree with golden leaves in the mountains — A single tree holding its gold at the edge of the mountains, the whole season in one frame.

Where autumn meets craft

Six pieces from the collection. Each is handwoven in Kashmir, and the price, size and availability below come straight from the product page.

Botanic Trace Shawl

£110

Feel The Air Scarf

£30

Royal Crest Scarf

£90

Bare Weave Lightweight Wool Shawl

Sold Out

Florantique Scarf

£55

Pure Hue Scarf

£20

"The valley dyes itself for six weeks a year. The collection is an attempt to keep that colour past the first frost."
— Kashmir Bloom, Birmingham

Where texture meets lightness

Three fibres carry the collection, and each is doing a different job:

cashmere for warmth far beyond its weight
silk for fluid drape and a low sheen in photographs
fine wool blends for breathable comfort and a smooth finish

Most pieces here are a merino wool and silk blend, the same construction as our year-round scarves: the wool grips itself so a drape stays where it is put, and the silk carries the light.

Wrapped in these, the season lingers on the skin rather than sitting on top of the outfit. That is the practical difference between a shawl and a coat, and it is why these work from September through to a cold December.

Folded wool and silk scarves from the Harud Collection — Wool and silk from the collection, folded and ready to go out

The colours of Harud

Tonal, timeless and quietly bold. Four shades taken directly from the valley in autumn.

Chinar Rust, a deep copper scarf tone — Chinar Rust. A deep copper glow, the colour of fallen chinar leaves.

Saffron Veil, a soft golden scarf tone — Saffron Veil. Soft golden warmth with a subtle sheen.

Walnut Mist, an earthy brown scarf tone — Walnut Mist. Earthy browns with a delicate, fluid drape.

Orchard Rose, a blush scarf tone — Orchard Rose. Blush tones inspired by autumn apples.

The Harud experience

What we read, watch and cook while the season lasts. None of it is for sale here; it is simply the rest of the picture.

Reads for reflection

The Half Mother by Shahnaz Bashir, book cover — The Half Mother, Shahnaz Bashir. A poignant narrative capturing the emotional landscape of Kashmir.

The Veiled Suite, the collected poems of Agha Shahid Ali, book cover — The Veiled Suite, Agha Shahid Ali. For lyrical beauty and deep connections to Kashmir.

Our Moon Has Blood Clots by Rahul Pandita, book cover — Our Moon Has Blood Clots, Rahul Pandita. A powerful personal story of displacement.

Curfewed Night by Basharat Peer, book cover — Curfewed Night, Basharat Peer. An insightful memoir of growing up in conflict-ridden Kashmir.

Watches for visual splendour

Haider, film poster — Haider. Breathtaking autumn visuals of Kashmir combined with a powerful story.

Harud, film poster — Harud. A young Kashmiri man sets out to escape to Pakistan and make sense of his brother's disappearance.

Tahaan, film poster — Tahaan. A heartwarming tale offering authentic glimpses of rural Kashmiri life.

Valley of Saints, film poster — Valley of Saints. An independent film with a serene, reflective mood set on Dal Lake.

Kashmir's autumn flavours

A slow-cooked Kashmiri meat stew served in a metal dish — Rogan josh. A hearty, slow-cooked meat stew, the warming dish for cool autumn days.

Kashmiri leafy greens, simply prepared — Haakh. Freshly harvested greens, simply prepared. A staple for a reason.

A rich almond dessert topped with slivered almonds — Halwa. A rich almond dessert, the sweet end of the autumn harvest.

Salty pink Kashmiri tea poured into a china cup — Noon chai. Salty pink tea with traditional bread, a comforting Harud breakfast.

A Harud Collection shawl beside a woman walking under an autumn chinar tree — The Harud Collection, worn under the chinars

Wrap yourself in autumn

The Harud Collection is a limited seasonal release. UK delivery is three to five business days and free over £60, and returns run to 14 days from delivery. Every piece can also be seen in person at our Birmingham shop, 1532 Pershore Road, Stirchley.

Questions, answered

What is the Harud Collection?

Harud is the Kashmiri word for autumn. The collection is a seasonal edit of scarves, shawls, pherans and jackets in the tones the valley turns in autumn: copper, saffron, walnut and forest green.

What are the pieces made from?

Mostly cashmere, pashmina and wool, the fibres that stay warm when autumn turns damp. Lighter merino wool and silk scarves cover the milder weeks, and a few pieces are acro wool or velvet. Every label states the exact fibre.

How much do they cost?

The full Autumn '26 collection runs from £20 to £165, and the six pieces shown on this page from £20 to £110. Prices here come directly from each product page, so they are always current.

How long does delivery take?

UK delivery is three to five business days and free over £60, £4.95 below that. Worldwide is seven to 21 business days, free over £200. Returns run to 14 days from delivery on unworn pieces with tags attached.

Can I see the collection in person?

Yes. Our shop at 1532 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2NW carries the collection, open Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 6.30pm and Sunday 12 to 6pm.

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