One of the most stylish and luxurious accessories is a Cashmere wrap. Women for centuries have cherished this timeless and versatile winter prerequisite, and it still continues to be one of the most preferred things to be shopped for as soon as winter shows its first signs. Cashmere wraps are often preferred over sheep wool wraps for being lightweight, breathable, and warmer. A Cashmere Wrap is an elegant accessory belonging to the Craft of Pashmina. Moreover, Wrap is the newer term for the outer clothing that covers the body. All shawls and stoles can come under Wraps, but not all wraps are shawls. In other words, the Word Wrap means "the outer covering". Therefore, in the fashion world, wraps are precisely termed accessories that cover the outer body. In the world of fashion, it's a contemporary term. Cashmere Wraps are supremely premium quality accessories.

Cashmere was first discovered in the 15th century. During those times, just solids, embroidered or Kani woven wraps were available in Kashmir valley. But as times changed, and Cashmere wraps travelled from the valley across the globe, they adapted to patterns. Other than embroidery and Kani, now Wraps were embellished with laces, Swarovski crystals, prints, patterns, and more. And hence, there grew a number of styles that we could wear them in. While embroidered wraps were worn spread across the body to show off its embroidery patterns, stripes and checks would be worn in French knots and drop knots. This completely changed the perception of Cashmere. Now it wasn't just a warm accessory, but something that added more oomph to an outfit. 

How did the finest Cashmere came to the world?

The story started at the hands of a Persian saint who was traveling across the globe. Mir Syed Ali Hamdani was a sage from the Middle East. The footprints of 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 Changhthanghi Ladakh. Thus, the saint landed its appearance in the Changhthangi Mountain in Ladakh. While perceiving nature, he locked his eyes on the Goat of marvelous 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.

How is fine Cashmere procured?

It all starts in the realms of the Changhthanghi mountain of Ladakh. The temperature goes to a minimum in winter. A rare breed of Goats lives in the minus temperature. They are called Changra Goats. They are medium sized goats enriched for the fine wool production. These goats develop thick wool on their bodies to combat the harsh winter. Eventually, seasons change. In summer, the Changra Goats slough off the thick wool against rocks and trees due to the heat in the air. Also, manually combed out by the herders. The herders of the Changpa tribe manually comb out the wool. The wool is called Cashmere wool. It is the softest and finest wool. Thus, the wool is further crafted in the horizons of Kashmir Valley in the name of Pashmina Art is the finest.

There are diverse breeds of Cashmere producing goats. Each breed has a specific percentage of production in the total production. The several breeds viz;  Australian Cashmere Goat, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Hexi, Zhonghwei, Tibetan Plateau, Luliang breeds, Changthanghi, etc. Therefore, all the breeds produce the Cashmere wool that produces the warmth. The exclusive breed of goats called Changra Goats is rare species of goats

In addition, the Goats produce fine Cashmere wool once every year. Therefore, only around 80 to 170 gms of Ladakhi Cashmere are produced during a year. Therefore, considered the rarest. Also, other breeds of it produce several times more as there are almost 400 million Cashmere eliciting Goats all over the world. Consequently, the production caters to the manufacture of different styles like Pashmina Shawls, Cashmere Scarves, and Cashmere Wraps.

Crafting of Cashmere Wrap in Pashmina Art

The Beginning of the Cashmere Wraps is reflected in the region of Ladakh. From there, the tufts of Cashmere wool leave the Ladakh region in small packets to reach the valley of Kashmir. The tufts, packed in small bundles are the finest. The art of Pashmina caters to these clumps of Cashmere wool. Therefore, the Cashmere wool is cleaned, soaked, and dried in the sunlight to get the dirt, and grime of any sort apart. Afterward, the Cashmere wool, taken to households where women folk spin the Cashmere wool into fine yarn is fine. The spinning process is done on the wheel of wool called yinder in the local language. In addition, the women spun the Cashmere wool diligently to get the finest Cashmere yarn.

Further, the Cashmere yarn is taken to the local karkhanas/workshops where several handlooms are fixed. These handlooms are made of forest wood. The highly skilled artisans work on 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 of Cashmere Wraps. The dimensions of a premium Cashmere Wrap are 80in x 28in/2m x 70cm.

Varieties in Weaving Wraps

Also, Cashmere Wraps are produced in a variety of different patterns and colours. The harmony between the dyes of different patterns gives a Cashmere wrap a radiance of luxury and elegance. The handcrafted Cashmere goes on the path of Luxury fashion because of the versatility of Pashmina Art. Also, the intricate weave of chashm_e_bulbul/ diamond weave gives a texture to the presence. In addition, the Cashmere Wraps are the Wraps that go well with every attire. Thus, heightening the style quotient to levels. The Cashmere wraps given the requisite shades of colours by the skilled dyer are explicit. The exquisite nature of these Cashmere Wraps is well-defined in the world of craft through Pashmina Art.

What is Cashmere Wrap?

Cashmere Wraps are supremely high-quality accessories for the people of Pashmina. The elegance in every masterpiece of Cashmere Wraps is up to the mark of authenticity. From the finest Cashmere of Ladakhi Changra goats, the supreme Cashmere Wraps are created. After it reaches the valley of Kashmir, the Pashmina Art supplicates the fineness of Cashmere with curation and design.

The creation of premium Cashmere Wraps profoundly merges with the heritage of the Kashmir Valley. In modern times, the styles are altered with contemporary themes. Yet, the essence of traditions and heritage lives along with each piece of Pashmina Art. From the royals to the new generation of people, Cashmere Wraps have assisted everyone with its gleaming eyes of creativity. Thus, with the sense of heritage along with the themes of modernism, Cashmere Wraps cater to all generations. In addition, Cashmere accessories confer to all genders with the same supremacy in quality. Furthermore, the versatile Pashmina Art of the valley confers to the creation of opulent Cashmere Wraps in the most ethical way. Accordingly, the authenticity of the Cashmere Wraps are worn in all seasons by the wearers.

Being one of the biggest patrons and admirers of Cashmere wraps, we too came across, discovered, or invented several styles that Cashmere wraps can be worn. Here are the styles that can be tried with your Cashmere wraps, based on what type they are.

Solid Cashmere wrap

Perhaps solid wraps are the most versatile ones, when it comes to Cashmere wraps. Since these are plain, one can wear them in any style and wear them with any kind of outfit. Being minimalistic and plain gives the designer in you an opportunity to customise a solid wrap according to your needs. One can get a solid Cashmere wrap embroidered, laced, printed, or embellished with studs and gemstones. Here are some styles that give you an idea of how to wear a solid Cashmere wrap

How to wear Solid Wraps

• For formal occasions, we would recommend wearing a solid Cashmere wrap. A body fit, the floor-sweeping gown would look absolutely ethereal with a Cashmere wrap of the same tone. Simply place the middle portion of the wrap with your neck and let the two free ends dangle at the back. This way, the wrap will be your choker necklace, as well as instantly vivify your basic dress. 
• Another way to wear a Cashmere wrap is ideal for casual looks or office ones. Simply bandage your wrap a number of times around your neck, and tuck the loose ends in. Make sure you keep it loose so that it doesn't look suffocating near your face. This way you feel warm as well as chic
• A bare-shoulder dress is such a classy thing to wear for formal occasions. But what if the weather demands a little balmy touch? Grab a solid Cashmere wrap and wear it around your shoulders with the two ends meeting in the front.
• For those who like to carry their traditions, as well as a touch of the summer sun, to their casual get-togethers, solid Cashmere wraps are the best companion. Whether you have chosen a park to spend some quality time in nature, or a nearby cafe to have the perfect cup of tea with school friends, a Cashmere wrap will never let you feel uncomfortable. Just grab your luxury piece and wear it evenly around your neck. Let the two ends hang on the front. You can fasten it at the waist with an embellished belt if you like. 

For the super cold days

It might get super cold where you live. And while the body is layered with outfits of thick wool and fleece, the neck is always the last one to be remembered by many. With a solid Cashmere wrap, however, your neck will be the most comfortable and warm, even if the temperature hits a minus. Drape your Cashmere scarf around your neck twice or thrice, such that the two ends lie at the front. You can tuck the ends in this loop or let it hang. How stylish!

How to wear Hand embroidered Cashmere wrap?

The classic patterns, hand embroidered on wraps, deserve all the attention in the world. Hence the style of wearing these wraps is mostly those in which the wrap remains widespread across the body.

The way one wraps a hand-embroidered wrap depends on the type of embroidery. Hand embroidery can be jamawar that spreads all over the shawl. These shawls are always wrapped in such a way that shows the entire embroidery pattern. Women usually keep it one-sided on a shoulder and leave the rest of the shawl hanging. Other embroidery types are Jaalidaar, Palladar, Bootidaar, and Haashidaar, which are worn accordingly

How to wear embroidered wraps

•  Drape the wrap around your body in such a way that the wrap envelops your upper body as well as showcases all the intricate work done on it. You will stay warm as well as look sophisticated in this look. This style is followed in Jamawar, Jaalidaar or Bootidaar Cashmere wraps where the wearer wants to showcase the magical embroidery patterns placed onto the cushy Cashmere base
• Place the center of one edge (length-wise) on your shoulder, and let the entire wrap dangle on both the front and the back of your body. This style is ideal for the shawls which are profusely covered in embroidery
• For the lightly embroidered Jaalidaar or Palladaar embroidery-styled wraps, Wearing them like mufflers will do the job. Simply, wrap the middle portion of these around your neck, and bring the two free sides to the front. This looks perfect for casual meetings and semi-formal occasions. 

• Since Cashmere wraps are super soft, these can be simply put over one’s arms and flaunted as one of the most soft and cushy accessories ever. This can even be the case when one is wearing a Cashmere wrap and suddenly feels the need to take it off. Cashmere wraps are fine and soft, and hence can even be placed in a handbag if the weather allows.
• Profusely embroidered Cashmere wraps are an ideal gift for a bride-to-be. In traditional Kashmiri weddings, women used to wrap a bride in a densely embroidered Cashmere wrap. These used to be hand-embroidered Jamawar wraps, which the bride would place over her head as a good omen.

How to wear a Laced Cashmere Wrap?

A recent addition to the luxury assortment of Cashmere wraps is the laced wraps. Beautiful solid Cashmere wraps are chosen and generally, the French Chantilly laces are handpicked to be handstitched onto their base. The resulting wraps look dainty and feminine.

Laced wraps are so loved by brides and bridesmaids. Cashmere wraps are usually laced with French Chantilly laces, which make them look feminine and beautiful.

Here are some styles that one can wear with a laced Cashmere wrap.

• The Muffler style of wearing a laced Cashmere wrap is the easiest and looks best if laces are around the edges that show. This look is perfect for casual days or as a gift to a friend who is getting married. 
• Wrap a Cashmere wrap around your shoulders and bring the free ends towards the front. This showcases the entire body of the wrap, as well as keeps you warm and comfy.
• Wrap your Cashmere beauty around yourself and let the two ends meet at one of the two shoulders. Tie a brooch if you like, but make sure the lace doesn’t get damaged with it. 

• Laced Cashmere wraps are super versatile. One of the ways these can be worn is over the head. Laced Cashmere wraps look beautiful as head scarves, especially when their laced part falls on the front. 
• Lace Cashmere wraps can simply be placed over the shoulders such that the laced portion remains at the front. A lot of zealous individuals further embellish their lace scarves and fill them with swarovski studs at the laced edge. This makes these wraps even more dainty.
• Laced Cashmere wraps can be worn like shrugs, and the same will look like the most graceful shrug one has ever worn. Simply place the centre of one edge of the wrap over the back side of your neck and let it cover the shoulders such that it covers the arms too. This makes a beautiful shrug which keeps one super warm as well as graceful.

Also read: WHERE DO PASHMINA SHAWLS COME FROM?

How to wear Patterned or Printed Wraps

Printed and patterned wraps in Cashmere would really have been a sigh of relief for some women who would consider embroidered and Kani wraps “too much”. Prints and patterns were relatively modern and could be worn for everyday purposes. Gradually, Cashmere wraps were seen in street fashion, as women found these really affordable and easy to wear

For casual days or informal occasions, patterned wraps or printed Cashmere wraps are considered to be perfect. These add the perfect amount of colour and style to even the basic outfits.

Here are some styles to wear these luxury accessories. 

• Simply Start with one end tossed behind a shoulder. Now wrap it around your body and let the other end hang down in front of that same shoulder. This shows the entire print or pattern. 
• A multicoloured Cashmere wrap is the easiest way to pep up a basic dress. If you feel your dress is too simple for an occasion, just wear a colourful Cashmere wrap and make it brilliant in an instant. Here is how you can do it. Wrap the Cashmere wrap over your shoulders to hold them over your arms. If you’re wearing the wrap with a dress, take the wrap as low as possible to expose the shoulders. 
• The loop style is the most common style to wear a Cashmere wrap. Bunch the wrap together and fold it in half (width wide). Wrap around your neck, and pull the ends through the loop. 
• Printed and patterned wraps, if colourful, look super chic and stylish when worn over the straps of a handbag. It so happens that the weather suddenly turns balmy and one feels too hot in a Cashmere wrap. But since these wraps are super soft and cushy, one can easily take them off and tie them to their handbags in a knot. This keeps their wraps handy, as well as adds colour and a hint of playfulness in their overall looks. This is useful especially in cases when one is travelling to a place whose weather one isn't sure about.

How to wear a Reversible Cashmere Wrap

This is the real challenge. Reversible Cashmere wraps are the most challenging to wear since these have a different front and back pattern. Hence, the wraps have to be worn such that both the sides should be visible and it should clearly appear that you own the magical reversible Cashmere wrap. Even though as you move, both the sides will be clear, but we still found a number of styles to wear a reversible Cashmere wrap. 

• Fold the wrap in between such that the backside is unveiled albeit a little. Now place this on one of your shoulders such that a portion of both the sides is visible. This is the simplest way to flaunt your reversible Cashmere wrap. 
• Another way to style a reversible shawl is like a dupatta. Cover your upper front area with the centre of the shawl. Now lift one edge of the shawl and place it on the same shoulder. This reveals a part of the back side of the shawl which is different from the front. You are good to go. You can even pin it with a brooch for an oomph of femininity. 
• A more obvious way in which anyone will guess that your wrap is a reversible one is to place the centre of the wrap on your neck (back). Twist the wrap once on the neck itself such that the front two sides are of two different colours (or patterns). Your right side is the front of the shawl, and your left one is the backside. How cool is that!
• A tricky way to wear a reversible wrap made of Cashmere is not to show the other part. This way you can wear this same wrap on two different occasions, and mostly this will go unnoticeable. 

How to Choose a Cashmere wrap

Other than their pattern, one can choose Cashmere wraps on the bases of their colour and how it pairs up with their outfits. Here are some common styles recommended by our experts when choosing a Cashmere wrap for that special occasion. 

1. If your outfit is loud, embellished and bright hued, choose wraps that will mute this overdone look. A solid colour elegant wrap will tone down a maximal look instantly, and so will a pastel shaded embroidered wrap.
2. On the contrary, if your outfit is too basic, like a plain dress, that doesn't go with the theme of the occasion, pair it up with a colourful Cashmere wrap. For example, a plain black dress will look out of this world with a Kani shawl that is laden with colours. 
3. One definitely has to take accessories into account. For example, if you are wearing silver jewellery, a Cashmere wrap with a silver or grey base will look flawless with it. On the contrary, if the occasion asks for gold jewellery, make sure your Cashmere wrap has a beige, gold or any warm tone base. Similarly, one can pair their pearl jewellery with white laced Cashmere wraps or a white hand embroidered Cashmere wrap to look the best among all. 
4. Some Cashmere wraps are truly timeless and will go with everything you have. A black shawl, in any pattern, will blend seamlessly with anything. 
5. Western clothing sets like trousers and shirts, or jeans and top, go with solids, prints, patterns, ombre dyes and the like. Whileas, ethnic outfits or formal western dresses look beautiful with Kani jamawar, Sozni jamawar, and other heavily embellished pieces. 

There are more styles to wear a Cashmere wrap

Cashmere wraps are versatile. Not just these styles, but one can invent their own styles based on the shawl they are wearing. Also, there are more categories in Cashmere that offer many more looks that are ideal for a perfect winter. Being lightweight helps one to create a thousand looks with even the most oversized shawls, as these too, when folded becomes thin and fine, and can be even knotted into a loop.

Taking the charge of giving you all the premium ways to wear a Cashmere Wrap, we have put forward the category of General drapes of wearing the fine Cashmere Wraps. We have gathered 5 easy and general drapes of Cashmere Wraps.

1. Drape of neck

This is an elegant style to tie a Cashmere scarf. It can work with a sweater, overcoat or any formal or semi-formal attire. In the time of winter, the whole neck style not only gives an exquisite look but also provides adequate warmth. All you need is to make a small tie in the middle section of the Cashmere scarf. Afterwards, spread the scarf on your neck while holding the knot in the middle of the chest. Then, cross both ends of the scarf through that knot. The look gives you the elegance of luxury even on cold days.

2. Drape of serenity

This is an elegant way to tie a Cashmere scarf in the weather of cold. This look not only gives you adequate style but also keeps your neck full of warmth during winter. This is an easy style of wrapping your neck with one end of the Cashmere Scarf. The process of draping needs to continue till many layers. Then, take one corner of the scarf and tuck it into the layered part to create a triangle-like shape in the front section. The look goes well with formals and casuals to surrender the luxury in your attire of fashion.

3. Feel the shoulder drape

The look is the easiest and simplest. All you have to do is take the Cashmere scarf and lay it on one of your shoulders. Therefore, the simplest go-to look for any day. You can also use a brooch to secure the Cashmere on the shoulder. The elegance and glamour of this look are mesmerising. Also, it's the traditional look and it has been a constant for luxurious fashion for ages.

4. Neck droop drape

The elegant way of showering the luxury in your presence is this look. All you have to do is take the Cashmere Scarf and drape it around your neck twice in such a way that both the ends of the scarf are at your front upper body. The look not only enhances the style quotient but also provides warmth to the neck on cold days. Keep this look handy with your casuals and formals on any day of any season.

5. Drape of Calmness

This is the most simple drape that you can wear on any day. Just take the Cashmere Scarf and drape it around your neck and let it loose in the front of your upper body. Moreover, you can embellish the look with a belt. You can simply tie the belt around your waist and tuck it in front in such a way that you are tucking both the loose sides of the Cashmere Scarf. This looks goes well on casual days and even in party wear. The looks keep your style statement to the highest. Thus, the graceful Cashmere confers upon the presence of the wearer.

Pashmina.com define the fine Cashmere Wraps

Take pleasure in one of the most revered and cherished accessories in the world at pashmina.com. Feel its softness on your body, cuddle in its pleasant warmth, and see how you look the best version of yourself when you wear it. Be it any style or any type of Cashmere wrap, this luxurious beauty enhances your looks in an instant, keeps you comfortable throughout the day, and you can pass it through generations, as it promises to keep you company for a lifetime. 

We have crafted the elegance with the times of heritage and culture. With the help of our artisans, we have endlessly crafted beauty in the bless of the Valley of Kashmir. We have cater several styles of Pashmina Art. We confer to the rare breed of Changra goats from Ladakh. Thus, presenting the finest Cashmere wool to the Kashmir valley. The valley bestows its creativity in the form of Pashmina Art. Hence, creating a huge collection of Cashmere accessories. Also, the luxurious collection of Pashmina Art is directly taken from the laps of artisans. In addition, the artisans work day and night to revive the Pashmina Art and to earn a livelihood.

Also read: HOW DO YOU WEAR A PASHMINA SHAWL WITH A DRESS?

And there's more

Pashmina.com, other than promising you an experience of a lifetime, makes sure that the Cashmere wraps in their collections are sustainably made. We have managed to get rid of practices like animal cruelty, pollution and the low & untimely wage system of employees. All Wraps are made in 100% pure Cashmere that is manually processed by artisans from Kashmir. Animals are safe from cruelty, and no use of machinery makes these wraps a responsible buy.

The beauty of Cashmere is its timelessness. Never has a Cashmere wrap been tagged as ‘out of fashion’ or ‘inappropriate’. Its agelessness has crossed centuries together and has been so since the 18th century when it first spread its wings across nations.