First recorded in 1662, originally, of a type of scarf worn in Asia, from Urdu and other Indian languages, from Persian 'shal', sometimes said to be named after Shaliat, town in Indiawhere it was first manufactured.
Sorry, a mantle of secrecy seems to have obscured this suranme from the annals of history.
"shawl" originates from the Persian word shal
The word "shawl" is believed to have originated from the Persian language. It is derived from the Persian word "shal," which refers to a woven fabric or garment used for warmth or decoration.
The term that is applied to an Asiatic country and also a blanket or shawl is an "Afghan." The word is typically used to define people from Afghanistan, as well as the term "Afghani."
The silent letter in shawl is the letter W.
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