What is a Stole and How Does it Differ from a Shawl?

What is a Stole and How Does it Differ from a Shawl?

Shawl, stole, muffler — the language of luxury is precise. At vonoz cashmere, we embrace these distinctions not as labels, but as forms of expression. Our stoles are designed for elegance in motion — lighter, narrower, and effortlessly wearable.

The Essence of a Stole

A stole is typically a rectangular piece of cloth, smaller than a shawl but larger than a scarf. While a classic shawl may measure 100 × 200 cm, our stoles — often around 70 × 200 cm — offer a more streamlined silhouette. This makes them ideal for layering over shoulders, wrapping around the neck, or styling into minimalist folds.

Freedom Through Form

The stole is not about less luxury — it’s about refined proportion. It suits those who prefer subtle statements: an elegant companion to a dress, a travel essential, or a workwear enhancer. Especially in climates with mild winters or cooler summer evenings, it offers lightness without compromise.

Crafted with the Same Care

At vonoz, our stoles are made with the same devotion to craftsmanship as our shawls. Handwoven from Himalayan cashmere, finished by artisans, and designed to last — they represent not a smaller version, but a distinct philosophy of wearability.

Style, Lightness, Versatility

Whether you wear it knotted like a scarf, draped like a shawl, or folded into a travel companion — a stole adapts. It is quiet luxury in compact form, made to move with you from gallery to street, from season to season.

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A stole doesn’t speak loudly. It whispers sophistication — and rewards those who listen.

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