Towards the defined realms of heritage, the meadows of the Kashmir valley speak of the Craft of Pashmina. Crafting of the finest Ladakhi Cashmere makes the luxury of a masterpiece of a Pashmina Shawl. With high-end craftsmanship and a sustainable approach, certain styles of Pashmina Shawl are crafted. Therefore, with hand-crafting of Ladakhi Cashmere procured ethically, the Shawl lives off the opulence scattered all across whenever you drape one of the diverse styles of Pashmina Shawl masterpieces.

Procuring the finest Cashmere

cashmere goat
Ladakhi Changra goat

The finest Cashmere is meticulously obtained from Ladakhi Changra Goats. These goats dwell near the foothills of the Changthangi range. The temperature goes to -50°C in harsh winters. The goats develop thick wool over their bodies to protect themselves from the cold. Eventually, they shed off the excess wool when the spring season arrives. Also, the local herders comb out the excess wool by manual process.

Craft of Pashmina

The craft of Pashmina begins when the Cashmere wool falls into the hands of local cleaners. They thoroughly clean the Cashmere wool and sort it afterwards. The sorted Cashmere wool all taken to the next step of spinning. Mainly done by women, spinning is the transformation of Cashmere wool to Cashmere yarn on a wooden wheel, yinder. The Cashmere yarns are the softest and finest yarns, perfect for the next process, Weaving.

Cashmere Weaving
Weaving of pure Pashmina on a traditional wooden handloom

Weaving is an intricate process of transforming the Cashmere yarns into fine Cashmere fabric. The master weavers craft the Cashmere Wraps by weaving the warps and wefts of Cashmere yarns. Moreover, done on the handlooms set up at local workshops or karkhanas. The master weavers, all highly skilled at their craft and intricately make a Cashmere wrap, which is one of the finest treasures of Pashmina Craft.

Crafting of a Shawl

Crafting a Pashmina Shawl begins when the Cashmere wool reaches the valley of Kashmir. The local cleaners clean the wool and transfer the sorted fine Cashmere wool for the process of spinning. The women of the Kashmir valley spin the fine Cashmere wool into Cashmere yarns on a wooden wheel, yinder.
Further, the Cashmere yarns efficiently taken to the handlooms of the valley for the process of Weaving. The Cashmere yarns all woven together to form a Pashmina Shawl. The further designing steps decide what style of Pashmina Shawl the particular piece takes.

Diverse styles to choose from

There are diverse styles of Pashmina Shawl from which you can choose your luxury masterpiece to drape on any occasion or any day of your casual days

Solid Pashmina shawl

Solid Pashmina Shawl
Pamper your dull winter self with the glare of a freshly curated Kashmiri Pashmina shawl which reminds one of the upcoming pleasant spring

To craft a Solid Pashmina Shawl, the Cashmere fabric, given a particular dimension specific to a Pashmina Shawl. Further, the Shawl, taken to the local dyers who dye the Pashmina Shawl in a wide range of hues and shades. Moreover, the Solid Pashmina Shawl is a traditional Shawl that defines classic traditions and revives the heritage of Pashmina most subtly.

Ombre Pashmina Shawl

Ombre Pashmina Shawl
A warm gradient that resembles the colors of a desert sunset is produced by the smooth flow of amber, sienna, and terracotta hues

Ombre, a French word meaning merging or blending. The ombre Pashmina Shawl further crafted by taking the plain Shawl to the local dyers. They pigment the Shawl in a gradience of hues from lighter to darker. This is the Ombre effect. Moreover, the use of Azo-free dyes makes the masterpiece a Sustainable fashion luxury redefining fashion on a contemporary level.

Reversible Pashmina Shawl

Reversible Pashmina Shawl
Across its delicate base, this reversible beauty features a complex dance of candy pink and cobalt blue that blends effortlessly

A Reversible Pashmina Shawl efficiently crafted on the level of weaving the Cashmere yarns. The Cashmere yarns are hand-woven in such a way that the warps and wefts are of different shades. When the Pashmina Shawl gets fully woven, you can wear it on either side of the Shawl. Reversible Shawl redefines fashion luxury by showcasing the intricate handwoven legacy in the cradle of Kashmir.

Printed Pashmina Shawl

Printed Pashmina
Handwoven from pure Cashmere threads, a tan base Pashmina shawl features classic Kashmiri prints, which have been engraved over the shawl in organic dyes

A Printed Shawl meticulously crafted by using ethical digital print designs on the finest Cashmere fabric. The process is sustainable and does not use any chemical or harmful substances in the process of printing process. Printed Shawl revives the epic stories, mythical tales, and mystical designs. Therefore, defining heritage with the technology of modernism through the prism of sustainability.

Patterned Pashmina Shawl

Patterned Pashmina Shawl
The grace of square patterned beauty of Pattern of heritage Pashmina Shawl is versatile as the artisans have woven the Cashmere yarn precisely to create a graceful masterpiece to make you feel classy in times of luxury and grace

A Patterned Shawl reflects the elegance go hand-woven precision of warps and wefts. Thus, rating an opulent shawl filled with patterns of legacy. The master weavers weave the finest Cashmere yarns on the handlooms in the Kashmir valley. Thus, they craft the grace of hand-woven patterns with the diligence of their skill.

Embroidered Pashmina Shawl

Embroidered Pashmina Shawl
This masterpiece seamlessly blends the ancient craft with contemporary grace, making it a symbol of elegance and tradition.

After the weaving process, the fine Shawl is further taken to the master artisans for hand-embroidery. There are several hand-embroideries intricately done on the Pashmina Shawls. Sozni, Aari, Paper mache, Tilla Dozi, and Aksi are specifically done over the finest Cashmere base. The intricacy of each hand-embroidery takes several months to a year to complete. The luxury of a Hand-Embroidered Shawl redefines the traditional Shawl, adorned in royal courts.

Lace Pashmina Shawl

Laced Pashmina Shawl
Adorned with the adorable 17th century French chantilly lace which over the base and borders, here is the grand Kashmiri Pashmina shawl with a modish tryst

When the Chantilly lace reaches the valley of Kashmir, it meets the finest Shawl, entwined in the hands of a Kashmiri artisan. With diligence, the lace further attached to the shawl in a specific way to craft an elegant Lace Shawl. The masterpieces of the Lace Shawl take several months to be created as the elegance unifies authenticity and sustainable processes throughout.

Swarovski Crystals Pashmina Shawl

Swarovski Studded Pashmina Shawl
Featuring a play of brilliant Swarovski crystals over an intense brown shade, here is the world famous Pashmina in a voguishly handcrafted shawl.

It starts with the procurement of the finest Cashmere to the hand-weaving of the Cashmere yarns to specific dimensions of a Shawl. Further, the Pashmina Shawls all dyed by local dyers or Rangurs. They dye the Pashmina Shawls with azo-free dyes. Thus, enhancing the sustainability. Also, retaining and preserving the finest nature of the Pashmina Shawls. Further, artisans embellish the Pashmina Shawls with the luxurious Swarovski Crystals. Artisans hand-embellish with diligence and precision. Thus, the crystals complement each shade, and a masterpiece of a Swarovski Crystals Shawl is crafted.

Kani Pashmina Shawl

Pashmina shawl
This shawl is handwoven in delicate designs that cascade across its surface, creating a symphony of floral motifs

After spinning the finest Cashmere yarns, the fine yarns are all taken to the handlooms set up at the local workshops or karkhanas. The master weavers set up diverse Kani spindles with distinct hues of pre-dyed Cashmere yarns. Kanis are wooden sticks made from "poss tul". Also, around 70 to 100 kanis are further used to craft a single Kani Shawl. The designs all woven with diligence and patience. Further, the master weavers follow a graph called Taleem to craft the different designs all across the Shawl. Thus, the crafting of a Kani Shawl is a treat to see as the intricate weaving enthrals you with amazement. The skill of master weavers reflects the age-old techniques and perseverance.

Shibori Pashmina Shawl

Shibori Pashmina Shawl
The Rhythm of Blues Shibori Pashmina Shawl obsesses over the shade of blue over and over again

Shibori is a Japanese manual resist dyeing technique that produces scattered patterns on a fine Shawl. The Shawl, gracefully folded or tied with a wooden block or clips in a pattern that the design prescribes. Depending on the resist-dyeing technique chosen, various tools are used, including rubber bands, clips, clamps, or wooden blocks. Afterwards, the Shawl elegantly pinned and bound off in different ways to craft the exquisite prints of Shibori. Thus, after the binding of the Shawl, it is submerged in the dye bath.

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Reflecting the richness of the finest Cashmere procured from Ladakhi Changra goats. The ethical procurement requires high-end craftsmanship of Kashmiri artisans. With the beauty of Pashmina Craft, a significant style of Ombre Cashmere Scarf require the diligence of local dyers or Rangurs. They meticulously craft the Ombre Cashmere Scarf with defined gradience of merging shades and tones.

Procuring the finest Cashmere

Stunning land of Ladakh - All you need to know about the Pashm fibre
The Changra goats in the Himalayas with the herder

Changra Goats live under the harsh climate of Changthangi foothills. In winter season, the goats develop a thick wool to protect themselves from -50°C temperature. The climate goes to lowest in the Changthangi range. These goats are medium sized and very rare. On the arrival of spring season, the goats shed off the fine wool by rubbing their bodies against trees and rocks. Moreover, the Changpa herders who graze the goats comb out excess wool manually by taking care of animal preservation. The Cashmere wool obtained is packed into small packets and transferred to the valley of Kashmir.

Craft of Pashmina

Raw cashmere fibre
Raw cashmere fibre before cleaning

Craft of Pashmina is an epitome of luxury for the valley of Kashmir. Empowering artisans for centuries is a token of legacy through Pashmina Craft. It begins when the Cashmere wool packets are received from Ladakh. The local cleaners clean the wool and dry it in natural air. Further, the wool is sorted and the finest is taken to the households of the valley. The next process of Spinning proceeds in the households. The womenfolk spin the Cashmere wool to Cashmere yarns on a wooden wheel called Yinder. Therefore, they meticulously spin the Cashmere wool to Cashmere yarns.


Furthermore, the Cashmere yarns are taken to the handlooms of the valley, set up at the workshops or karkhanas. The master weavers weave the fine yarns on the handloom with diligence. Weaving the beauty of warps and wefts on handlooms redefines legacy and heritage of Kashmir.

Crafting of an Ombre Cashmere Scarf

Artisan weaving Cashmere shawl on Hand Loom
The weaving of Pashmina

Diligently and ethically procured Cashmere is spun over the wooden wheel of yinder. Further، on the verge of intricacy, the weaving begins at the rhythmic hands of master weavers. Generation of weavers for centuries have evolved, revived and enhanced the Craft of Pashmina. While weaving on the handlooms, a sense of heritage is crafted. After the spinning of Cashmere yarns, the Cashmere fabric is crafted on the handlooms. Also, given a specific dimension, a Cashmere Scarf is meticulously crafted.


Further, the Cashmere scarf is given to the local dyers. They dye the scarf by scattering the hues in the gradience order creating an Ombre pattern. Ombre, a French word meaning " merging or blending". Further, they dye the scarf by merging two or more colours to create a gradience of hues and shades. Using azo-free dyes in each masterpiece reflects the concept of sustainable fashion. We, at pashmina.com elevate and revive the traditional methods with refined contemporary techniques of sustainability.

Origin of Ombre

Ombre, literal meaning "blending or shaded" is a concept from the 19th century. It is the blending of one or more colours from light to dark or dark to light to create a gradience. This signifies the movement of tints like they are flowing on the base. Therefore, showcases the tints and hues moving within each other. During the 19th century, a print block was termed a rainbowed block as it created this ombre effect over the fabric. Widely used in france, this graduating technique of hues from lighter to darker or vice-versa created a new avalanche in the fashion industry. Further, embroidery was done in ombre pattern by dyeing the threads nad creating a gradience of hues on the base fabric with embroidery. Moreover, elevating the contemporary fashion to this day in the form of a high-end dyeing technique.

Origin of Pashmina Craft

The Persian craftsmen who accompanied the saint Mir Syed Ali Hamdani taught the Pashmina handicraft to the Kashmiri people. As a preacher of boly message of Islam, he was a mystic saint who traveled the world. The saint arrived at Ladakh while on his way to Kashmir. Because the goats' wool was the softest and finest, he was amazed to see the species of goats at the base of Changthangi Mountain. The goats' moniker, Changthangi Goats, derives from this. He pulled the goat's wool and spun yarn out of it to make socks. He names the wool as pashm, meaning "gold fibres" therefore, the crafting began to be called Pashmina.

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Ombre Cashmere scarf
A modern ode to timeless craftsmanship, we have handpicked this modern design Cashmere scarf that looks gorgeous in two scintillating shades

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Delving into the authenticity of Pashmina as a Craft, the essence of fashion unveils itself. The luxury fashion observes the reflections of the world and contemporary arts. Moreover, with high-end luxury in the world, Men have evolved alongside keeping pace with opulence all over their presence. We, at pashmina.com, serve you with an authentic collection of men's Cashmere scarves directly from the cradle of the Kashmir Valley.

Procuring the finest Cashmere

changthangi goats in ladakh
Changra goats in the Himalayas

The finest Cashmere is procured from the terrains of Changthangi. The climate near the foothills of Changthangi is harsh in winter. Therefore, the species residing near or around adapt as per the climate. A rare species of goats called Changra goats reside near the foothills. Thus, they adapt to the cold weather by developing a thick wool over their bodies. When seasons change and spring arrives, the goats shed their wool by rubbing against rocks and trees. Further, the herders of Changthangi manually comb out the wool from the bodies of goats. Afterwards, the wool is taken to the valley of Kashmir in small packets.

Craft of Pashmina

The Craft of Pashmina reflects each tale woven and spun over the handlooms and yinders. The stories go beyond the traditions. The Craft of Pashmina begins by cleaning the tufts the wool received from Ladakh. The finest Cashmere is thoroughly cleaned by local cleaners by hand to sustain the softness of each strand. Further, the cleaned wool is meticulously dried and sorted manually, and the finest Cashmere strands are obtained for the next step.

spinning cashmere
Pashmina artisan at work


Afterwards, the sorted Cashmere wool is all taken to the households where women meticulously spin the Cashmere wool into Cashmere yarn. This process is called spinning. Thus, spinning is meticulously done by skilled women on a wooden wheel called a yinder. The livelihood and empowerment of women depend on this Pashmina Craft. Therefore, all the steps are crucial for the survival of artisans across Kashmir. Further, the Cashmere yarns are spun all taken to the workshops or karkhanas where handlooms are set up. The master weavers weave the Cashmere yarns on the handloom with diligence. Thus, producing the finest Cashmere fabric. Further, the Cashmere fabric is meticulously given the required dimensions of a Men's Cashmere scarf, and an exquisite Cashmere scarf is crafted.

Crafting a Men's Cashmere Scarf

The Cashmere wool procured from Ladakhi efficiently reaches the valley of Kashmir. The wool reflects the finesse of authentic procuring. After the wool reaches the valley of Kashmir, the cleaners begin with the first step of Pashmina Craft. The wool is thoroughly cleaned and sorted for the next step of spinning. Spinning is the transformation of Cashmere wool into Cashmere yarns on a spindle wheel called a yinder. Spinning of the finest Cashmere wool takes place in the warmth of Kashmiri households. The womenfolk work meticulously to transform the Cashmere wool into cashmere yarns.

Further, the fine Cashmere yarns are taken to the handlooms of the valley. The master weavers start the process of weaving at the workshops or karkhanas where handlooms are set up. The weaving begins by laying the Cashmere yarns on the handloom. The weavers craft the warps and wefts accordingly with the help of their skill and the rhyming of the hums of Kashmiri folklore.

History of Pashmina Craft

The history of Cashmere goes back to the time of the 13th century when a saint from the Middle East, with his 700 craftsmen, visited the valley of Kashmir to propagate the message of Islam. On his visit to Ladakh, he encountered a rare Goat of Changra and combed the wool out of it. Mesmerised by the fine wool, he made socks out of it and gifted them to the ruler of the Kashmir Valley. Therefore, suggested to make a local industry go curates the fine wool, and it commenced the Art of Pashmina. Also, the wool was called Cashmere wool by the Europeans due to its resemblance to the word Kashmir.

Fashion adorned by Men

The royal kings of medieval, as well as ancient times, draped the Cashmere accessories for luxury and elegance. Noble kings used the Cashmere Scarves to glorify their presence. Akbar, the Mughal ruler, was fond of the rich cultural Pashmina Art. Coming to the contemporary age, many influential people wear Cashmere accessories to amplify the styled look. Men walk in the presence of Pashmina Art and adapt its style into their own glamour. Therefore, from the eras gone by to the present era, Cashmere accessories have come up with intricate designs and full elegance. In the present times, the royal princes, celebrities, and local fashionistas have created an aura in the world of fashion by wearing the exquisite Cashmere scarf.

Wearing your Men's Cashmere Scarf

Men's Cashmere Scarf
Take in the mysterious charm of the Mystique Tones Reversible Cashmere Scarf

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Wearing an accessory of luxury is a task of ultimate legacy. Heritage and beauty redefine the unending grace of Pashmina Craft. The Craft include styles of elegance crafted ethically on the edges of Kashmiri heritage. Shibori Cashmere Scarf is one-of-a-kind luxury of Pashmina Craft devoted to revive the two traditional crafts in world; Pashmina and Shibori Dyeing. With their merging together, the essence of luxury crafted foresees excellence and adornment through the generations of fashion.

How to procure the finest Cashmere from Ladakh?

cashmere goat
Himalayan Changra goat

The finest Ladakhi Cashmere is procured from Ladakhi Changra Goats. These goats reside near the foothills of Changthangi mountain, where the temperature goes to -50° C. The goats develop a thick layer of wool under their bellies, behind their necks and near their ears to protect themselves from harsh cold. Eventually, when seasons change and spring comes with the unfolding of the sunshine of grace, these goats shed off the excess wool. Additionally, the local herders also comb out the excess wool to relieve them of warmth. Therefore, this wool is packed and transferred to the valley of Kashmir for the Craft of Pashmina.

Craft of Pashmina

natural fibre
Fine Cashmere fiber after cleaning

The packets of Cashmere wool leave the Ladakh region to reach the valley of Kashmir. The tufts are all diligently packed in small packets. The art of Pashmina caters to these tufts of Cashmere wool. Therefore, the Cashmere wool all cleaned, soaked, and dried in the sunlight to get the dirt and grime of any sort apart.

Afterwards, the Cashmere wool is wholly given to the households, where womenfolk spin it into fine yarn. The spinning process thus gracefully done on the wheel of wool called yinder in the local language. The women spun the Cashmere wool diligently to get the finest Cashmere yarn. All fine yarn is further collected around the spindles for further processing.


Furthermore, the Cashmere yarn all taken to the local karkhanas/workshops, where several handlooms are set up. These handlooms are made of forest wood. The highly skilled artisans work upon the handlooms using their hands and feet in coordination with the process. The process of weaving involves using cashmere yarn to create warps and wefts. Thus, crafting a Cashmere Wrap.

History of Pashmina

The 700 Persian craftsmen who accompanied the saint Mir Syed Ali Hamdani in 13th century taught the Pashmina handicraft to the Kashmiri people. As an Islamic preacher, he was a mystic who traveled the world. The saint landed in Kashmir while travelling towards the terrain of Ladakh. Amazed by the fine wool of the Changra Goats, he efficiently observed the goats from afar. He derives the goats' wool manually with mesmerising eyes. He pulled the goat's wool and spun yarn out of it to make socks. A Persian word called pashm, which means "king of fibers" or "gold fiber," is where the wool's name Pashmina originates.

History of Shibori Dyeing

Shibori dyeing dates back to the 5th century, Peru, China, where the artisans used the art form to manipulate the fabrics before dyeing. It met the Japanese era in the 8th century and reached its zenith through the Japanese Edo period. It originated as a manual resist dyeing technique, as the procedure of dyeing reflected intricate knotting and tying. The word Shibori comes from a Japanese verb, Shiboru, meaning to wring, tie or squeeze. The technique involves manipulating the base fabric before dyeing by tying specific areas of the fabric to create patterns. The technique evolved through several eras in Japan to secure its position as a traditional resist dyeing technique.

How to Craft a Shibori Cashmere Scarf?

Crafting of a Shibori Cashmere scarf starts when the procured Ladakhi Cashmere reaches the cradle of Kashmir. The process starts when the local cleaners thoroughly clean the fine Cashmere wool and sort it afterwards. Thereupon, the fine Cashmere wool all transformed into Cashmere yarns on a wooden wheel, yinder by women of Kashmir by the process of spinning.


Afterwards, the Spun Cashmere yarns are taken to the handlooms of Kashmir set up at workshops or karkhanas. Master weavers hand-weave the Cashmere yarns into a Cashmere scarf of specific dimensions. The weaving complements the traditional nature of Kashmir as it assembles the essence of culture through each warp and weft.


Furthermore, the Cashmere scarf is all taken to the local dyer or rangur for the next step. The local dyers manually tie the Cashmere scarf at several places with pins or threads to secure the knots. Thereupon, creating a resistance manipulation over the Cashmere scarf. Then, the local dyers efficiently dye the Cashmere scarf. Afterwards, the Cashmere scarf all dried in natural sunshine. Eventually, the pins are removed to showcase the brilliance of Japanese resist dyeing, Shibori.

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Shibori Cashmere Scarf
The book of fashion confers to the finest Cashmere scarves crafted from the finest Cashmere of Changra Goats. The Shadow of Garden Cashmere Wrap unravels the beauty of moments by gathering the memories of Edens

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The Craft of Pashmina relishes over the unending century old traditional procedures bringing sustainability as a concept of opulence. With intricate and genuine crafting, the luxury of each Pashmina Craft style redefine the mesmerizing token of authenticity. Therefore, the unique and supreme crafting pertains mainly to the Sustainability in order to secure the nature and revive every resource bestowed.

Procuring the finest Cashmere

Pashmina goat
Himalayan Changra Goat

A rare species of goats, Changra Goats reside near the foothills of Changthangi terrain. The goats develop a thick wool over their bodies to adapt with the harsh winter climate. When the temperature goes to -50°C, the goats develop an undercoat of thick wool.

When the spring comes, the goats relieve themselves of the fine wool to feel the fresh breeze of winds. Additionally, the herders comb the wool from bodies of goats. The whole process is natural sheding. Moreover, the combing done is manual and excess wool is combed out. No goat is harmed during the process, the process favors the breed of goats to make adaptable to the climate of spring. Therefore, the ethical procuring of Ladakhi Cashmere is witnessed across Ladakh to form a legacy of Pashmina Craft in Kashmir Valley.

Craft of Pashmina

The tufts of Cashmere wool reach the valley of Kashmir. The first step is the thorough cleaning. The local cleaners manually clean the Cashmere wool. Further, they sort each and every strand of the Cashmere wool to pass the finest wool to the next step. The whole process of cleaning is done sophistically in order to preserve the opulence of finest Ladakhi Cashmere.


The next step in Pashmina Craft is Spinning. It is the transforming of Cashmere wool to Cashmere yarns. Womenfolk of Kashmir spindle the Cashmere wool to Cashmere yarns on a wooden wheel called yinder. This process signifies the sustainability of spinning process as it empowers the women of Kashmir valley. Thus, Pashmina Craft have empowered for centuries through the process of Spinning.

Weaving
Artisan weaving the Reversible Pashmina shawl on the wooden handloom


After the process of Spinning, the Cashmere yarns are taken to the handlooms set up in the workshops or karkhanas in Kashmir valley. The Cashmere yarns are woven on the handlooms made ethically from forest wood. Thus, conceptualizing the essence of sustainability and replenishing of natural resources. Using raw materials from nature, and giving them the beauty of accessories make a whole difference of gathering legacy.

History of Pashmina Craft

It all started when a Persian saint was travelling across the globe. Mir Syed Ali Hamdani was a sage from the Middle East. The footprints of a saint Mir Syed Ali Hamdani from the middle east came to Kashmir with 700 craftsmen to adorn the beauty of the valley and to spread the holy message. He rested his feet in the region of Changthangi Ladakh. Thus, the saint landed its appearance in the Changthangi Mountain in Ladakh. While perceiving nature, he locked his eyes on the Goat of marvellous wool. Awestruck with the softness and fineness of the wool, he made socks out of it and gifted them to the Sultan Zain-ul-Abideen of Kashmir Valley. Perceiving the beauty of Cashmere wool, suggested making an industry that cultivates the Pashmina in desirable styles.

Essence of Cashmere Wraps

Cashmere Wrap
Crafted from the finest Ladakhi cashmere, the Arhav Pink Cashmere Wrap is a masterpiece of style and artistry

The predominance of traditional accessories curls up through each masterpiece of Pashmina Craft. With modernism and contemporary concepts, a style of Cashmere wraps came into existence. A Wrap is dominantly like a Shawl with different dimensions. The specific dimensions of Cashmere wraps make it an luxury of accessible fashion. Also, the opulence in crafting a Cashmere wrap define excellence in creativity and intricacy. The warps and wefts efficiently woven on the traditional handlooms with diligence to craft a Cashmere wrap, transcending grace of contemporary legacy.

Meticulous Cashmere Scarves

Ombre cashmere scarf
The makers of this exquisite Cashmere scarf have commenced a fresh chapter in timeless designs, crafts, and inspiration

Cashmere scarves, the rectangular accessories crafted with diligence in the valley of Kashmir. With redefined intricacy reflecting chic fashion, a Cashmere scarf cherishes the beauty of modernism with practicality. The genuine fashion through the hand-woven yarns of Cashmere scarf let you feel the traditional form of Pashmina Craft. Thus, adorning the masterpieces of supreme crafting, the Cashmere scarf redefine a new avalanche of sustainable fashion.

Traditional Pashmina Shawls

A masterpiece of Ladakhi craftsmanship, the Vaaiz Toosh & Black Pashmina Shawl is woven from the finest cashmere

Through the traditional bestowing of opulence, Pashmina Shawl transcends time. A timeless luxury of fashion travelled through royal courts and new fashion industries. A definite accessory cherished by royals, merchants, modern day fashionistas. Therefore, Pashmina Shawl is an accessory of fashion luxury serving sustainability for centuries as the traditional concepts reflected an essence similar to modern day concepts.

Sustainability in Pashmina Craft

In modern world, the depletion of resources have been a common essence due to centered growth of particular business including fashion. Moreover, Pashmina Craft have been in the world for centuries without harming any of the resources including humans. To revive the concept of sustainability of nature, humans, fashion, etc, we at pashmina.com have evolved the concept furthermore.

At our platform, the dictation of each process from procuring to designing in Pashmina Craft follow thr ultimate genre of living, Sustainability. Thus, with definite measures and procedures, we craft with creativity and intricacy rhyming with the notes of authenticity and genuine identification on the skies of sustainability.

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Adorn the flowers drenched over the meadows of Kashmir by looking around the heritage of handicrafts. With specific processes and sustainable approaches, the craft of Pashmina revives itself over the valley of Kashmir. Crafting of a Cashmere Scarf reflects nearly the legacy of Pashmina as a Craft. Defined with the elegance of graceful concepts of Pashmina Craft, the Cashmere scarf is a one-of-a-kind style in the luxury of fashion.

Cashmere Scarf, a legacy of Pashmina Craft, redefine the revival of traditional accessories adorned by royals. With a Pashmina Shawl, an accessory of a Cashmere scarf defines radiance of contemporary uniqueness through its each warp and weft of handwoven legacy.

Procuring the finest Cashmere

Changthangi goats
Changra goats in the Changthangi mountains

The mountains of Changthangi, where the Changra Goats dwell. They develop a thick wool over their bodies in the winter season when the temperature goes to minus 50 degrees. When the spring arrives, the goats shed off the excess wool against trees and rocks. Also, this method of hand-harvesting guarantees that only the best cashmere is gathered, and before all woven into opulent fabrics, all carefully cleaned, carded, and spun.

Craft of Pashmina

spinning cashmere
Artisan at work

After the finest Cashmere is procured, the tufts of wool are packed and transferred to Kashmir. The Cashmere wool is received with high applause of its heritage, and the craft begins in the hands of local cleaners. Moreover, the local cleaners thoroughly clean the Cashmere wool with diligence and a manual process to sustain the softness of the wool. Further, given to the womenfolk of Kashmir, who are the masters of Spinning Art. Spinning is the transformation of Cashmere wool to Cashmere yarns. Women spindle the Cashmere wool on a wooden wheel, yinder and create the yarns. The Cashmere yarns are the softest and finest yarns, perfect for the next process, Weaving.


Further, the Cashmere yarn is taken to the local karkhanas/workshops where several handlooms are fixed. These handlooms are made of forest wood. Further, the highly skilled artisans work upon the handlooms using their hands and feet in coordination with the process. The process of weaving is to use Cashmere yarn to create warps and wefts. Thus, producing a whole fine Cashmere fabric. The Cashmere produced is given the required dimensions. Thus, crafting a Pashmina accessory.

History of Pashmina Craft

Pashmina, the art of crafting the finest grade of Cashmere, distinctly has a unique journey. It dates back to the 13th century in the Kashmir Valley of India. The footprints of a saint Mir Syed Ali Hamdani from the Middle East came to Kashmir with 700 craftsmen to adorn the beauty of the valley and to spread the holy message. The saint landed its appearance in the Changthangi Mountain in Ladakh. While perceiving nature, he locked his eyes on the goat of marvellous wool. Thus, awestruck with the softness and fineness of the wool, he made socks out of it and gifted them to the Sultan Zain-ul-Abideen of Kashmir Valley.

What is a Cashmere Scarf?

Cashmere Scarf is an accessory of luxury rectangle in shape draped around the shoulders or neck. The premium scarf reflects luxury of Pashmina Craft in its hand-woven intricacy and diamond-weave, a signature weave of Pashmina Craft. Therefore, an accessory made from the crafting of finest Ladakhi Cashmere.

Crafting of a Cashmere Scarf

A Cashmere scarf is crafted beyond excellence with high-end craftsmanship and the legacy of Pashmina Craft. After procuring the finest Cashmere from Ladakh, the richness of the Cashmere wool is cleaned and sorted. Afterwards, spun across the wooden wheel, yinder by women of Kashmir. Therefore, spinning transforms Cashmere wool into fine Cashmere yarns.
Further, Cashmere yarns are woven across the handlooms made of forest wood. Thus, master weavers diligently weave the warps and wefts over the handloom by rhyming the legacy of Kashmir with the heritage of Pashmina skill. Thus, a scarf of specific dimensions is crafted with such meticulous processes.

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Kani Pashmina Shawl is an epitome of the intricate luxury of pashmina Craft. With the hand-weaving techniques, a single Kani Pashmina is created over months and years. Therefore, the endless craft of pashmina profuse legacy through the woven designs on a Kani Pashmina Shawl. Its intricate designs, in contrast to embroidered shawls, woven into the cloth itself, producing a smooth blend of texture and color. Inspired by the beauty of nature—winding vines, the elegant chinar, and Mughal gardens in full bloom—the patterns unfold poetically on a canvas made of the finest cashmere in the world. Moreover, the act of draping a Kani Pashmina is an embrace of history, evoking the royal courts, kings' patronage, and the unbroken heritage of Kashmiri workmanship.

History of Pashmina Craft

Stunning land of Ladakh - All you need to know about the Pashm fibre
The Changra goats in the Himalayas with the herder

The Pashmina craft's history is as old as the Himalayan winds that gave rise to it. Pashmina, prized for more than two millennia and woven from the delicate undercoat of the Changthangi goat, found in the high-altitude pastures of Ladakh. Also, the Persian and Mughal monarchs are thought to have been the craft's first sponsors, and all mentioned in Kashmiri folklore and historical writings. Pashmina weaving in Kashmir truly developed into an unmatched art form during the reign of Emperor Zain-ul-Abidin in the fifteenth century.

Pashmina, the art of crafting the finest grade of Cashmere distinctly has a unique journey. It dates back to the 13th century in the Kashmir Valley of India. The footprints of a saint Mir Syed Ali Hamdani, from the middle east came to Kashmir with 700 craftsmen to adorn the beauty of the valley and to spread the holy message. The saint landed its appearance on the Changthangi Mountain in Ladakh. While perceiving nature, he locked his eyes on the goat with marvelous wool. Thus, awestruck with the softness and fineness of the wool, he made socks out of it and gifted them to the Sultan Zain-ul-Abideen of Kashmir Valley.

Kani Pashmina Shawl - Procuring the finest Cashmere from Ladakh

Cashmere goat being combed
Collecting cashmere fiber gently from the underbelly of the Changra goat

These goats tackle the cold weather by developing a thick undercoat of wool. The wool thus developed especially on the neck, behind the ears, and under the belly. The wool is soft and fine. Eventually, Changra Goats shed off this wool in the summer season. In addition, the wool all further combed out by Changpa tribe herders.

Pashmina Crafting

The Ladakhi Cashmere meticulously crafted in the sphere of Kashmir Valley. The journey begins in spring and comes to end in winter. The shedding of the Cashmere wool by Changra Goats happens in spring. Afterwards, the process of crafting takes months to finish till the final piece comes into existence in winter. Firstly, the Cashmere wool is packed in small packets. The packets further transferred to the Valley of Kashmir. After reaching the Valley of Kashmir, the crafting of the finest Cashmere proceeds. Therefore, the first step is cleaning.

The sorted, rinsed and dried Cashmere wool all distributed to the households of Kashmir for the step of Spinning. Spinning is the translation of Cashmere wool to fine Cashmere yarn by using a wooden wheel called yinder. The process mostly done by the women of Kashmir Valley. They meticulously work upon the Cashmere wool while humming the Kashmiri folk songs. Thus, the whole process is accompanied by the skill of women, the heritage and the Kashmiri traditions.

Shawl Weaving in Kashmir
Kani Pashmina shawl weaving on a Classic Handloom

After the process of Spinning, the Cashmere yarn all moved to the local workshops/karkhanas. Handlooms made of forest wood are set up in the karkhanas. The fine Cashmere yarn all worked upon in the handloom with precision for the process of Weaving. Weaving is the translation of fine Cashmere yarn to the finest Cashmere fabric. Also, the artisans are highly proficient and diligent in the craft. Thus, they precisely work upon the Cashmere yarn to get Cashmere fabric for the next step of designing. The designing required different techniques. One among the designs is eloquent Kani Pashmina.

Crafting of a Kani Pashmina Shawl

After spinning the finest Cashmere yarns, the fine yarns efficiently taken to the handlooms set up at the local workshops or karkhanas. The master weavers set up diverse Kani spindles with distinct hues of Cashmere yarns pre-dyed. Kanis are wooden sticks made from "poss tul". Around 70 to 100 kanis are used to craft a single Kani Pashmina Shawl. Further, the master weavers follow a graph called Taleem to craft the different designs all across the Pashmina Shawl. The crafting of a Kani Pashmina Shawl is a treat to see as the intricate weaving enthralls you wth amazement. The skill of master weavers reflects the age-old techniques and perseverance.

GI Authentication

Kani Pashmina Sbawl
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This legal protection of GI maintains the integrity of the craft by protecting artists from machine-made duplicates and imitations. Each shawl must pass stringent inspection to be granted GI recognition, including an analysis of its weaving technique, fiber purity, and conformity to traditional Talim-based designs. The GI authentication of Kani Pashmina Shawl meticulously performed by Pashmina Testing & Quality Certification Centre, Craft Development Institute (CDI), located in Srinagar. A lab managed by the Government of India is meticulously. The certification thus given after proper testing and examination of every Kani Pashmina masterpiece.

GI tag is the authentication mark for the products that are specific to a particular region. Also, the region has all rights over the manufacture of the product. Kani Pashmina Shawl, crafted in the village of Kanihama in Kashmir. Therefore, all rights are reserved for Kanihama. No other place, no other craftsman can craft a Kani Pashmina except the Kanihama craftsman.

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Redefining the opulence of beauty through the Craft of Pashmina in its diverse styles. Patterned Pashmina Shawl is a vivid grace of an accessory, defining beauty and opulence through hand weaving. Hand weaving in a Patterned Pashmina Shawl is ultimate and elegant with a defined stature of luxury. Pashmina Craft cherishes each masterpiece with intricate beauty fulfilling reflection of heritage through each warp and weft.

Procuring the finest Cashmere

Pashmina goats
Changra goats with their herders in the Changthangi mountains


The finest Ladakhi Cashmere is obtained from Changra Goats dwelling near the terrain of Ladakh. The goats reside near the foothills of Changthangi mountains, where temperature goes to -50°C. The harsh climate make them get adapted to it by developing a thick wool over their bodies. The thick wool is highly soft and fine. Seasons change and spring takes over and florals bloom all over. The Changra Goats shed off the wool against rocks and trees to feel the fresh air of spring. Additionally, the Changpa herders also comb out the thick wool manually. This wool is further packed in small packets to transfer to the valley of Kashmir.

Craft of Pashmina

The small packets of Cashmere wool transferred to the valley of Kashmir begin the journey of Pashmina Craft. The craft begins by cleaning the tufts of Cashmere wool. The local cleaners thoroughly clean the wool and sort it afterwards. Then, the Cashmere wool is taken to the households of the valley where womenfolk reflect their skill of Spinning. Spinning is the process of transferring finest Cashmere wool to Cashmere yarns on a wooden wheel called yinder.

Artisan weaving Cashmere shawl on Hand Loom
The weaving of Pashmina

Furthermore, the Cashmere yarns are taken to the handlooms set up in the workshops or karkhanas. The master artisans weave the warps and wefts with these Cashmere yarns and masterpieces are crafted within the cradle of Kashmir valley.

History of Pashmina

It all started when a Persian saint was travelling across the globe. Mir Syed Ali Hamdani was a sage from the Middle East. The footprints of a saint Mir Syed Ali Hamdani from the middle east came to Kashmir with 700 craftsmen to adorn the beauty of the valley and to spread the holy message. He rested his feet in the region of Changthangi Ladakh. Thus, the saint landed its appearance in the Changthangi Mountain in Ladakh. While perceiving nature, he locked his eyes on the Goat of marvellous wool. Awestruck with the softness and fineness of the wool, he made socks out of it and gifted them to the Sultan Zain-ul-Abideen of Kashmir Valley. Perceiving the beauty of Cashmere wool, suggested making an industry that cultivates the Pashmina in desirable styles.

Crafting of a Patterned Pashmina Shawl

Patterned Pashmina Shawl
The shawl offers unparalleled comfort and warmth as it is a labor of love, intricately woven by skilled artisans from the valley of Kashmir

Crafting a Patterned Pashmina Shawl begins when the tufts of Cashmere wool reach the valley of Kashmir. The wool is ethically procured from Ladakhi Changra goats. The crafting of the wool begins by thorough cleaning. Further, the spinning process done by womenfolk signifies the intricacy of spinning Cashmere wool to Cashmere yarns on a wheel spindle. The heritage craves for women empowerment through the process of Spinning.
Afterwards, the weaving signifies intricate elevation of the craft. To craft a Patterned Pashmina Shawl, master weavers diligently craft the Cashmere yarns by placing the warps and wefts in a unique way to form patterns over the base of the handlooms made of forest wood. Crafting a Patterned Pashmina shawl reflects beauty of grace through each crafting of warps and wefts.

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Defining the realm of finest Cashmere over the edge, residing beyond the definition of contemporary craft of Pashmina. Reviving the styles of Pashmina Craft by incorporating hand-weaving techniques, crafted sustainably to achieve the defined version of the craft. Reversible Pashmina Shawl is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the cradle of pashmina Craft, defined by intricate and sophisticated weaving.

Handlooms rhyme together in the workshops, humming the signs of master artisans to craft a Reversible Pashmina Shawl. With high-end, sophisticated crafting, the authenticity of each Reversible Pashmina Shawl reflects luxury and intricacy, termed as do-rukha in the local dialect. This style elevates the style quotient as it can be won on either side. Thus, enhancing the fashion sense and multiplying the opulence whenever you drape it. We, at pashmina.com, revive the traditional styles of fashion with contemporary approaches, keeping in view the genuine crafting and sustainable fashion concept.

Procuring the finest Cashmere

cashmere goat
Changra goats in Changthangi, Ladakh

A rare species of Goats known as Changra Goats has an undercoat of Cashmere wool around their bodies to prevent the harsh winters of Changthangi from entering their bodies. These goats develop this significant wool during the season with well-defined softness and fineness. Eventually, when the season of winter changes to summer, the goats shed their wool by rubbing it with rocks and bark. Thus, the herders also comb the excess wool off to sell in the market. Due to the rare species of Goats, only around 80 to 160 grams of Ladakhi Cashmere are produced during a year.

Craft of Pashmina

After the finest Cashmere is procured, the tufts of wool are packed and transferred to Kashmir. The Cashmere wool is received with high applauds of heritage and the craft begins at the hands of local cleaners. The local cleaners thoroughly clean the Cashmere wool with diligence and manual process to sustain the softness of the wool. Further, given to the womenfolk of Kashmir who are the masters of Spinning Art. Spinning is the transformation of Cashmere wool to Cashmere yarns. Women spindle the Cashmere wool on a wooden wheel, yinder and create the Cashmere yarns. The Cashmere yarns are the softest and finest yarns, perfect for the next process.

Weaving of Cashmere
The authentic art of Pashmina weaving

Weaving is an intricate process of transforming the Cashmere yarns to fine Cashmere fabric. The master weavers craft the Pashmina Shawls by weaving the warps and wefts of Cashmere yarns. Moreover, done on the handlooms set up at local workshops or karkhanas. The master weavers all highly skilled at their craft and intricately make a Pashmina Shawl which is one of the finest treasures of Pashmina Craft

History of Pashmina

The history dates back to 13th century. A Saint from Middle East with his 700 craftsmen was travelling towards the Valley of Kashmir. While landing near the terrain of Ladakh, a species of goats mesmerized him. The soft wool over the bodies of the wool made him rethink the beauty of finest wool. He combed out some and crafed a pair of socks. Further, he gifted the socks to the ruler of Kashmir and his craftsmen gifted the legacy of Pashmina Crafting. The people of Kashmir learnt the Craft and reach a zenith of remarkable legacy of Pashmina in Kashmir. Kashmir became a part of Pashmina and Pashmina became a part of Kashmir's long history of heritage.

Crafting of a Reversible Pashmina Shawl

The finest Cashmere taken from the Changthangi mountains of Ladakh bestowed with the spectacular admiration of artisans is also explicit. The premium quality Cashmere undergoes various processes of creativity. The finest wool obtained from the Changra Goats underwent several manual procedures to preserve their high quality. Thereupon, the high-quality Pashmina Shawl is created with the skilled hands of artisans. The valley bestowed with the world-class artisans of heavenly hands caters to the premium Reversible Pashmina Shawls.

Reversible Pashmina performs the divine exploration of its way of versatile designs. The tremendous designs with definite styles pursue the nature of serenity in their creation. In addition, the Reversible Pashmina Shawls are exquisite and opulent in the eyes of fashion. The detailed expression of creation uniquely defines the tranquil designs. The enthralling designs in the do-rukha called Reversible Pashmina are tremendously exquisite. Therefore, the seasons respond to the explored craft of Pashmina, defined by the eyes of artisans who work skillfully with intricacy. The Reversible Pashmina Shawls are your go-to for every occasion, in any season of the year.

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With cozy aura of Kashmir, the breeze curls you up in a pristine meadows. The maestro of Cashmere procured from Ladakh reflect endless masterpieces. Among several accessories, a one-of-a-kind luxury of Cashmere blanket graces you with its presence there in your homes. Defined with high-end luxury and warmth, Cashmere Blanket mainly resembles the opulence of Pashmina Craft sustaining environment as well as home decors.

Renovating your home decor conscience define your way of living a high-end life. The supremely crafted Cashmere blanket sophisticates your decor game by adding the glamour of luxury accessory. Defining the verge of intricacy, a Cashmere blanket supplicates the touch of grace to every corner of your home.

Procuring the Finest Cashmere from Ladakh

Pashmina goat
Himalayan Changra Goat

The finest Ladakhi Cashmere is procured from Ladakhi Changra Goats. These goats reside near the foothills of Changthangi mountain where the temperature goes to -50° C. The goats develop a thick layer of wool under their bellies, behind their necks and near the ears to protect themselves of harsh cold. Eventually, when seasons change and spring comes with unfolding the sunshine of grace, these goats shed off the excess wool. Additionally, the local herders also comb out the excess wool to relieve them of warmth. Therefore, this wool is packed and transferred to the valley of Kashmir for the Craft of Pashmina.

Craft of Pashmina

spinning cashmere
Pashmina artisan at work

Craft of Pashmina defines the legacy of heritage of the valley of Kashmir. With high-end craftsmanship and sustainable approach, the craft begins by the step of cleaning of the Cashmere wool. The local cleaners thoroughly clean the Cashmere wool and dry it in nature. Further, the wool is sorted and finest wool is taken to the next step of Spinning. Also, the process of spinning is a traditional step where womenfolk of Kashmir sit near the wooden wheel called yinder and hum the rhymes of folklore. Also, they spindle the Cashmere wool to Cashmere yarns on the wheel. Thus, efficiently crafting finest Cashmere yarns.

Crafting of a Cashmere Blanket

The finest Cashmere is procured from Ladakhi Changra goats. Ethically combed out from the goats, the Cashmere wool is spun to Cashmere yarns on the wooden wheel, yinder. Further, the Cashmere are further woven on the handlooms set in the workshops or karkhanas of the valley. Crafting of a Cashmere blanket reflects a story hand-woven on the handlooms showcasing the luxury of Pashmina as a craft ot legacy.

Weaving of a Cashmere blanket is significant and luxurious as a process. Each warp and weft redefine the tale of culture through each hum of a handloom. Moreover, the master artisans rhyme the legacy with the sounds of handloom to craft a masterpiece of Cashmere blanket.

History of Pashmina Craft

It all started when a Persian saint was travelling across the globe. Mir Syed Ali Hamdani was a sage from the Middle East. The footprints of a saint Mir Syed Ali Hamdani from the Middle East came to Kashmir with 700 craftsmen to adorn the beauty of the valley and to spread the holy message. He rested his feet in the region of Changthangi, Ladakh. Thus, the saint landed its appearance in the Changthangi Mountain in Ladakh. While perceiving nature, he locked his eyes on the Goat of marvellous wool. Awestruck with the softness and fineness of the wool, he made socks out of it and gifted them to the Sultan Zain-ul-Abideen of Kashmir Valley. Perceiving the beauty of Cashmere wool, suggested making an industry that cultivates the Pashmina in desirable styles.

Luxurious Warmth of a Cashmere Blanket

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A Cashmere Blanket reflects the beauty of cozy aura around you. With high-end craftsmanship and glory of Pashmina Craft, the blankets redefine unique decor accessory. Richness of every hand-woven warp and weft, the warmth is defined all across the handlooms in Kashmir Valley. Using the luxury of Cashmere blanket, the warmth redefines your home decor.

The beauty of Cashmere blanket reflect new dimensions of purity and luxury. With defined aura of comfort, the high-end craftsmanship signifies opulence on the terms of heritage. The throw or drape of Cashmere blanket redefine a one-of-a-kind home decor accessory. Thus, the warmth redefine luxury of each masterpiece by intricately hand weaving the finest Cashmere yarns.

Pashmina.com and An accessory of Cashmere Blanket

We, at pashmina.com craft luxurious and warm Cashmere blankets. We mainly make an accessory of Cashmere blanket, light-weight and versatile. With such soft Cashmere base, the Cashmere blankets we craft are highly luxurious and cozy. Thus, using it as a throw or a drape, both ways the Cashmere blankets glorify your homes and takes the decor to an another level of opulence. Making sure of sustainable practices while crafting such hand-woven luxury makes pashmina.com, a one-of-a-kind platform of Pashmina Craft. Moreover, we craft authentic and genuine masterpieces of Pashmina Craft accessories making a way for treasure trove collection directly taken from the cradle of Kashmir.

Having one of the Cashmere blanket from our platform makes you a part of legacy. Reviving the fashion of centuries old with high-end skill define our legacy as a fashion platform. Pashmina Craft, an epitome of heritage of the valley of Kashmir redefine avalanches of intricate merging of fashion with luxury. Moreover, the sustainability through each step of the process elevate the revival of Pashmina Craft with authenticity and genuine grace.

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