Winter cardigans and shawls for women 2026: 8 picks from Rs 2,998

The first cold mornings have arrived in Lahore and Islamabad, and the question in most homes is the same: what can I throw over a shalwar kameez that does not look like a school sweater? Bonanza Satrangi and Generation both put new winter knitwear online in the last two weeks, and between them there is a good answer at most budgets. Prices below were checked on each brand’s own site on Tuesday, 3 November.

Shawls first, because they go with everything

Generation Rangeen Shawl (Rs 2,998). A large checked shawl, 88 by 42 inches, in a mehndi green colourway. Big enough to wrap fully on a school run, light enough to carry in a bag.

Generation Winter Essential Shawl (Rs 3,298). A plain ruby red shawl with fringed edges, 72 by 26 inches, so closer to a long stole. Red over a black or ivory suit is the simplest winter look there is. Both shawls are acrylic, which means easy washing but less warmth than wool.

Cardigans for over kameez

Bonanza Satrangi Rust V Neck Cardigan (Rs 8,590). A classic full-sleeve cardigan in rust, in sizes S to XL. Rust works with mustard, olive and off-white suits, the colours most wardrobes already have.

Bonanza Satrangi Grey Cardigan Sando Sweater (Rs 8,990). A sleeveless cardigan in one free size. Sleeveless knits sit neatly over a kameez with full sleeves without bunching at the elbows, which is why they are so popular with working women.

Generation Garden Knit Cardigan (Rs 9,998). Black, round neck, with bright floral embroidery around the neckline and contrast buttons. The embroidery makes it feel desi enough to wear to a relative’s house.

The statement pieces

Bonanza Satrangi Coral Round Neck Cardigan (Rs 11,590). Raglan sleeves in coral, free size. A soft colour that lifts a plain grey or navy suit.

Bonanza Satrangi Beige Wing Collar Cardigan (Rs 12,590). The wing collar gives it a tailored, almost jacket-like shape. In beige it suits office wear and travel.

Generation Rosebud Knit Cardigan (Rs 13,500). Coral pink with three-dimensional crochet roses all over. It is the most fun piece here and the priciest; worth it if you want one knit people will remember.

What to know before buying

Generation lists its cardigans as acrylic; Bonanza’s pages give style and colour but not fibre content, so check the label or ask customer service if you have sensitive skin. Free-size knits are cut loose, so if you are petite consider the sized options. Generation’s longline sweaters and long coat from the same Sweater Weather drop had already sold out when we checked, so popular styles move quickly in the first weeks of winter.