It was around the 15th century when the art of Pashmina was discovered for the first time. But during this period, no shawl, as such, was doubtful, as synthetic fibre hardly existed. The art was at its zenith, and artisans put their heart and soul into making one single piece, even if it took a few years to complete. But soon machines took over, and the invention of synthetic fibre became known. Unfortunately, a large number of dishonest traders began mixing pure Cashmere fibre with this synthetic one.
Power looms, the new antagonists in the world of ancient art, needed string fibre to pass through its cruel mechanism, which Cashmere was not. Hence, nylon and silk began to be mixed with Cashmere, and as such fake shawls came into existence. Kashmiri pashmina, which was known for its soft, smooth, and handmade weave, now became common like any other wrap accessory, as customers found “nothing special” in it.
Kashmiri Pashmina in the Present Times
In the current times, Kashmiri Pashmina has its competitors from a number of places where the Himalayan range is present. Kashmir produces the least percentage of pure Cashmere wool, while China is the giant in Pashmina products. China is known to produce almost 70 per cent of the world’s Cashmere, while Mongolia stands in second place as far as Cashmere production is concerned. The 10 per cent that is left, comes from other places. However, the best quality Cashmere is produced in Kashmir, even though it accounts for the least amount out of the total Cashmere production in the world (less than 1 per cent).
The Himalayas are home to a number of varieties of Cashmere goats. It is, hence, not just Ladakh where the Cashmere goats are found, but a number of places in China, Nepal, and Afghanistan where this species is found.
Changthangi goat
Changthangi goats: Changthangi goat is the species of Cashmere goat which is found in Changthang, Ladakh. It is reared in Ladakh and a few parts of Tibet.
Malra Goats: Malta goats are found in Kargil. It was just some 5-6 years ago when Malra was found to have the potential to produce Cashmere, albeit of lower quality as compared to Changthangi goat.
Chegu Goat: The Cashmere producing goats are found in Himachal Pradesh (Kinnaur area), and high-altitude areas of Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Pithoragarh, districts of Uttaranchal bordering Tibet.
Chyangra Goat: The goat-producing Cashmere wool found in the areas surrounding Nepal is called Chyangra.
The Geographical Indication:
Kashmir’s Pashmina shawls are considered the best quality shawl, out of all other varieties of the same. To protect and honour this badge, Kashmiri Pashmina was given the Geographical Indication (GI) as an authenticity stamp. The GI mark is a certification of the given product ascertaining that its unique qualities are not found anywhere else in the world and that it belongs to a certain geographical area. Hence, a GI mark on a Pashmins shawl indicates that the shawl has been made in Kashmir and that it has some qualities that its counterparts do not have. Here are the qualities that a GI-marked shawl has
Pashmina being handwoven over traditional wooden handloom
It is handspun on a traditional charkha or spinning wheel, called ‘Yinder’ locally.
It is handwoven over wooden traditional handloom
The fibre used to make the shawl has a micron count of 12-16 microns
Since the GI mark came into existence, it helped the local artisans in a number of ways. Their craft was not safe from counterfeit products and deceitful hands.
Why Choose GI?
It helps with the prosperity of local craftsmen, who are the only ones to produce pure Pashmina shawls using traditional meticulous and time-consuming methods.
GI mark helps identify a pure Kashmiri Pashmina, hence saving consumers from falling prey to fake Pashmina sellers.
Pashmina gained its lost glory back, and now fake shawl sellers have no option but to sell their fake shawls at lower prices, or honestly tell the customer about its machine making.
The Ring Test and its fallacy
Ring test on Pashmina
As soon as the news of fake and machine-made Pashminas spread like wildfire, everyone started doubting their own purchased pieces. Is my shawl pure? Have I been cheated? Did my money go waste? These were some common first thoughts that came to an average customer’s mind. Even the customers who had purchased a shawl before the machine mess occurred were confused. Their shawls were as pure as anything. No one ever thought about if this is pure or fake, because fake never existed. But fake shawls had spread so much, that even these customers began doubting their pre-machine pure Pashminas. On top of this, the Pashmina shawl was known to be a huge investment, and hence many refrained from a future buy.
As confusion spread all over, a few traders came up with a ring test. As per the test, if a Pashmina shawl was able to pass through a finger ring, it was pure and original. Hence, whichever shawls passed through a ring, their owners became content, until even this test was deemed to be fake.
Soon, fabric specialists came up with their own theory that the ring test wasn't authentic to check the purity of a Pashmina shawl. This is because, with the advent of fabric softeners, even the harshest of wools could be passed through a ring. Hence, the ring test would just showcase how soft a shawl is, and maybe aesthetically lure customers. But as far as purity of Pashmina is concerned, the ring test is the least dependable
How to Check the purity of Pashmina?
The purity of Pashmina shawls has become easy to check ever since the GI mark came into existence. One has to simply check for the GI mark, which lies around any of the corners of the shawl. If you find it, rest assured that you are wearing the purest shawl, made from high-quality Cashmere.
However, if there is no GI tag on the shawl, that surely does not mean that the shawl is fake. If your seller can provide you with a certificate of quality assurance, then your shawl is pure. The certificate is issued by the Craft Development Institute (CDI), Srinagar. If this certificate lies with your seller, he is authentic and is selling original shawls. But this is when you are going to purchase a shawl now, or in the near future. What about the shawls that you already own? Are they pure? Is your Pashmina authentic? Is your Pashmina pure/original?
Thankfully, there are a number of tests to be conducted on your Pashmina shawls to check their purity. Here are some of them enlisted.
Purity tests for Pashmina
The Burn Test: If you cut a piece from the end fringes of your shawl, and burn them over a candle, it should give out a natural hair odour. Also, the ashes acquired post-burning should be powdery and have a matte appearance. If so, your Pashmina is pure.
The weave of the shawl: If you hold your shawl against a strong light source, its weave will be visible. Take note of the weave, and if you find it irregular, know that it is handmade. An irregular weave can be only handmade, as the machine weave is properly aligned and regular. It is this uneven weave that makes Pashmina an heirloom piece.
Glow and Shine: Pashmina shawls are made from a natural fibre. Hence their surface should not be shiny, but matte. If your Pashmina gives out too much shine, it might be containing silk or nylon fibre. A little shine might be natural with a smooth fabric, but too much shine shows obvious signs of foreign material.
A lab test: If there is a lab around your area, you can get your shawl checked for micron count. If the micron count is 12 to 16, the shawl is made from Cashmere. If the count lies above 16 until 20, the shawl is made from low-quality Cashmere, and not Ladakhi Cashmere. But a count above 20 might mean that the shawl isn't made from Cashmere at all.
Handcrafted from the luxuriously soft Ladakhi Cashmere, the shawl is handspun, handwoven for an absolute heirloom effect
A GI shawl frees a customer from all worries and doubts. If you do not own a Pashmina shawl and are planning to buy one, make sure you invest in a GI Pashmina shawl. It is hand spun, hand woven and has the least micron count.
GI was introduced to protect and preserve the centuries-old art of handcrafting Pashmina, as soon as they realised that this heritage art is losing its glory.
How expensive is pashmina? It is a question that arises in the mind of everyone while buying a Pashmina. Pashmina is the ethical crafting of the finest Cashmere procured from Ladakh. Pashmina is indeed expensive because of certain characteristics. Beyond the essence of luxury, Pashmina craft is part of the heritage of Kashmir Valley. The endless crafting includes several processes that make a Pashmina accessory an exquisite quality of being luxurious. Let's have a look at its ethical procurement and hand-crafting.
Procuring the finest Cashmere
Changra goat being gently combed by the herder
The creation begins in the horizons of the Ladakh region. The Changhthanghi mountain of the Ladakh region has the coldest temperature in winter. A rare breed of Goats dwells on its feet. The goats are of the Changra breed. Also called the Kashmir Goats. These are medium-sized goats with two twisted horns. The Changra goats develop soft thick wool on their bodies to combat the low temperature. The wool is descriptively soft in appearance and thick in volume. Moreover, the wool is shed off during the summertime by the goats themselves against rocks and trees. Manually, the wool, also combed out by the herders of the Changpa tribe. The wool is called the finest Cashmere wool.
Crafting a Pashmina Shawl
Making of Pashmina
After the Cashmere wool reaches the valley of Kashmir, it undergoes the process of cleaning. The Cashmere wool is thoroughly cleaned to get the dirt, dust, and grime out. After the meticulous cleaning, the Cashmere wool goes into the journey of Spinning. The process of transforming the Cashmere wool into fine Cashmere yarn is Spinning. The process is precisely done by the womenfolk of the valley on a wooden wheel called yinder. They move the wheel in a circular motion with one hand and with another hand they elongate the wool into yarn. Thus, creating fine Cashmere yarn from the Cashmere wool.
Afterward, the Cashmere yarn, transferred to the local workshops/karkhanas for the process of weaving is fine. Weaving is the process of precisely looming warps and wefts to create a thin and soft fabric of Cashmere. Done on the handloom made of forest wood. The handloom is worked upon by highly skilled artisans. The artisans work upon the handloom by simultaneously using their feet and hands to create the woven Cashmere fabric. Mainly, done by the menfolk of the valley. Thus, giving the required dimensions to craft it into a Pashmina Shawl.
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 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. Even the name Pashmina, derived from the Persian word, pashm, meaning "the soft gold" is exquisite in being.
Muneer has been handwoven using the age-old techniques of spinning, weaving and embroidery - all done manually
Pashmina is the crafting of the finest Cashmere procured manually from Ladakh. Firstly, all the processes of procurement in Ladakh are done manually by herders of the Changpa tribe. Secondly, the Changra goats are the rarest species of goats only reared in Changhthanghi. Thirdly, the Goats produce the 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 is 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.
Lastly, the crafting in Kashmir Valley is the ultimate beauty of Pashmina. All the processes done in by hand in Kashmir from Cleaning to designing. The beautiful aspect of Pashmina is the various hand- designing including patterns, Weaves, Dyes, and Embroideries.
Pashmina Shawls are accessories of serenity and luxury. India being a country of the origin of Pashmina has a great and immense love for Pashmina. Also, India is a country of cultures and respects every culture. The people of India truly believe in the definition of admiring distinct heritages all over the country. In addition, Pashmina is the soul of the celebrations and festivals in India as India has cultures and various festivals. A wide range of festivities cherishes the beauty of fashion in India. Therefore, India is the place of Pashmina's origin as well the crafting.
Finest Cashmere is procured from Ladakh
Changra goat in Ladakh
Cashmere is obtained from numerous breeds of Goats from around the world. Cashmere confers mostly to the countries like Mongolia, Iran, Tibet, Nepal, etc. It is the fine wool taken from the undercoat of Goats of distinct breeds. Cashmere, from the undercoat of the Changra breed of Goats in the Ladakh region of India, is the finest.
The goats of the rare fine wool are quite brilliant in shedding their wool in the times of summer. These Changra goats are found at the feet of Changthanghi mountain of Ladakh. The area is highly cold in winter due to which the goats cover up their bodies with fine pelage. Therefore, Cashmere wool helps them to sustain their lives in harsh winters. When seasons move ahead, the harshness turns into the sunshine of summer. The goats shed off the wool with the help of coarse rocks and trees. The wool is called Cashmere.
Although, the herders of the Changra breed from the Changpa breed manually pluck out or comb the Cashmere wool diligently. Thus, the wool obtained is pure. Furthermore, the wool grows toward the steps ahead for the curation of high-quality Pashmina.
Pashmina Craft of Kashmir
Although there are several breeds of goats all over the world that produce Cashmere. But the finest Cashmere is produced by the Ladakhi Changra goats. In order to curate the fine accessories from the fine Cashmere wool, the tufts of wool are taken to the Kashmir Valley. After the tufts of wool reach the valley of Kashmir, the supremely premium Art of Pashmina is commenced. It is a stepwise procedure for curating fine Cashmere accessories.
The foremost step is the cleaning of the Cashmere wool. There is a thorough cleaning of the wool to get all sorts of dirt out. After the process of cleaning, the next step is the process of Spinning. It begins by giving the local women the Cashmere wool to spin it fine Cashmere yarn. The womenfolk of the valley mainly spin the Cashmere wool. The process is done on the wooden wheel/ charkha called yinder in the local language. Thus, the women artisans meticulously spin the Cashmere wool to the miraculously fine Cashmere yarn
Artisan weaving Pashmina on handloom
The next process is the weaving process. The weaving is the transformation of Cashmere yarn into fine Cashmere fabric. The intricate warps and wefts create the beautiful woven Cashmere fabric. Therefore, the most common pattern in weave is chashm_e_bulbul or the diamond weave. The weave is exclusively the masterpiece in itself. The eloquently woven Cashmere fabric goes on to further design.
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 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. Even the name Pashmina, derived from the Persian word, pashm, meaning "the soft gold" is exquisite in being.
Some Versatile reasons for Pashmina Shawls being famous in India
The idyllic befitting of Gul Afshaan Do-Rukha Pashmina Shawl holds the admiration of artisans together
Pashmina Shawls are versatile accessories for the beauty of the finest Cashmere. Shrouded around one's presence, Pashmina Shawls provide the essence of living a luxurious life. In India, the festivities crave the tradition of wearing clothes filled with joy and merriment. Pashmina Shawls fill the hearts of the people of India with the grace of culture and traditions. Moreover, Indian People wear Pashmina Shawls around with their traditional attires like Saree, etc. Even the bride and grooms wear a Pashmina Shawl to adorn their auspicious day with luxury. Pashmina Shawls are the token of happiness and luxury in the most fashionable way.
Versatile Collection
We, at pashmina.com, confer on the beauty of authenticity of Pashmina Shawls in India. There is an ethical procurement as well as sustainable crafting. An exquisite collection of Pashmina accessories awaits your beauty of fashion to belong to you as a luxury.
A cashmere Scarf is an accessory of luxury. There are beautiful accessories in Pashmina Art including the grace of Cashmere Scarves. A Scarf is a square or rectangular piece of accessory that can be worn in any season with the attire you adore. Cashmere Scarves are explicit accessories that are worn in the presence of royal fashion. The appearance of wearing a Scarf confers royalty. The fashion in the royal sense belongs to the ideal Scarves. In addition, the unique crafting of Cashmere Scarves obliges the artistic hand of Artisans. Hence, the artisans of the valley are highly skilled artisans who are the masters of Pashmina Art.
Generations of artisans are working in the tranquil field of Pashmina. They breathe Pashmina, they live underneath Pashmina. Therefore, the exquisite craft is dignified in the realms of Kashmir Valley. Thus, the profound craft feels the dimensions of Cashmere Scarves. By looking over the procurement and crafting of the finest Cashmere, there will be a better understanding of how to take care of your luxurious accessories.
How is Cashmere procured?
Changra goats in Ladakh
Pashmina Art caters to the finest Cashmere from around the world. It is the Ladakhi Cashmere. Changthanghi plateau is the high altitude region on one of its sides in the Ladakh region of India. The goats of the region are called the Changra Goats as they are of the Changra breed. Worldwide, there are several other breeds of Cashmere giving Goats. Malra breed, Chigu breed, Licheng breed, Tibetan breed, Liaoning breed, Changhthanghi breed, etc. are some of the breeds. Among all, the Changhthanghi breed gives the finest Cashmere. Therefore, the finest Cashmere is given by the Changra Goats. They are also called Kashmir goats. They survive the harsh cold weather of Changthanghi that plunges to more than minus 20° C. These goats are of a rare breed with medium bodies and large twisted horns. They are mainly raised for Cashmere production and meat production.
Also, the Changra goats develop thick, soft wool in the winter season to attain warmth. They are herded by the Changpa tribe of the region. In the coming summer, the goats naturally shed off the thick wool with rocks and trees around them. In addition, the Changpa herders manually comb out the soft wool. Soft wool is the finest cashmere wool. The tufts of wool after combing out are packed in small packets. Therefore transferred to the valley of Kashmir where the Art of Pashmina belongs.
How is a Cashmere Scarf crafted?
Artisan weaving cashmere scarf on handloom
After reaching the valley of Kashmir, the Cashmere wool is cleaned and sorted. Then, the fine Cashmere wool is spun across the wooden wheel to create the finest Cashmere yarn. Further, the meticulous and fine yarn is woven on the handlooms of the valley. The artisans play a great role in the weaving process. The woven yarns curate the finest and most opulent Cashmere fabric. Thereafter, the Cashmere fabric goes on the journey of skilled designing by highly diligent artisans.
They prescribe the fabric's required dimensions. Mainly, there are two sizes for Cashmere Scarves. They are; 80in x 14in/2m x 35cm and 80in x 28in/2m x 70cm. The dimensions of each Scarf befit royal fashion as well as contemporary fashion. In addition, several styles like Cashmere Scarves, Cashmere Wraps, and Pashmina Shawls come into existence. The whole process of curating the finest Cashmere into luxurious accessories is the Art of Pashmina.
How do you wash your Cashmere Scarf?
Washing Cashmere scarf
The beauty of the Cashmere scarf is in its relishing luxury for years. By making sure the essence of your Cashmere scarf remains with you for a lifetime, there are simple ways to care for and wash cashmere for your grace of luxury.
For washing your Cashmere scarf at home, all you have to do is simply take the Cashmere Scarf and soak it in lukewarm water for half an hour. The water is pre-prepared by adding some solution of Cashmere Shampoo of good quality. Therefore, this will ensure all the dirt has vanished from your luxurious Cashmere Scarf. Afterward, take the Cashmere Scarf out of the dirty water and rinse it in clean water several times. Gently rinse it in a way that all the dirty water comes out of it. Then, simply squeeze it in your hands and press it gently to get all the water out. Make sure you don't wring it. Pressing it gently will keep it in form for years.
Afterward, take the Cashmere scarf on the dry towel and spread it all across. Gently roll the Cashmere Scarf along with the towel to ensure all the moisture is soaked by the towel. Then, take the Cashmere Scarf and let it lay in your house for natural drying. Make sure the surface on which it is laid is clean.
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We, at pashmina.com, cater to the beauty of the finest Cashmere procured ethically from Ladakh. The endless crafting in Pashmina Art in Kashmir serves the collection of our warehouse. Our Artisans breathe life into the Pashmina Art by being highly skilled for generations. Kashmir Valley suffuses the grace of being authentic to the heritage and culture. Artisans follow the same path of crafting with utmost precision and care. Therefore, crafting the collection of Pashmina Art is our forte of reviving the traditions and art of the Kashmir Valley.
If you wonder how to dry your Pashmina whether it is a Scarf, Wrap or Pashmina Shawl? We have gathered a way to dry your Pashmina by following proper guidelines. What is Pashmina? It is a question that propagates on daily basis. We have your answer here and before revealing the beauty of washing and drying the delicate Pashmina, let's go on a journey of finding out about Pashmina and Cashmere.
Origin of the Craft of Kashmir
A Persian saint, Mir Syed Ali Shah Hamdani was travelling around the world. The footprints 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 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. Even the name Pashmina, derived from the Persian word, pashm, meaning "the soft gold" is exquisite in being.
How is the finest Cashmere Procured?
Changra goats with the herders
The Changhthanghi plateau extends into the region of Ladakh. It is a high-altitude region in Ladakh. The herders around the Ladakhi Changhthanghi are of the Changpa tribe. The tribe herds the rarest breed of Goats called Changra.
It is known that at high altitudes, the temperature lowers to the minimum. The winters are the harshest in this region of Changhthanghi. Therefore, the Changra Goats naturally cover their bodies with thick wool to combat the harsh winters. All along the winters, the thick wool reserves the heat beneath their bodies giving them the warmth of nature. On the seasonal climate change, the goats naturally shed off the wool with the help of coarse rocks and trees. To overcome the heat of summers, they eventually shed off the thick wool mostly from their bellies, neck region, and behind the ears. In addition, the herders also comb out the wool manually. The soft wool is Cashmere wool.
Pashmina Craft in Kashmir
Making of Pashmina
After combing out the Cashmere wool, it is cleaned off the excess dust and filled into the packets to transfer to the valley of Kashmir. The Cashmere wool is sorted and undergoes several procedures in the valley itself. The cleaning, drying, and soaking make the Cashmere wool vividly clean. Afterwards, the Cashmere wool is translated to the finest fibres by the process of spinning. The yarn of fineness is transferred to the handlooms in the valley to weave the yarn into several styles of accessories. Thus, the whole process of spinning and weaving the finest Cashmere is called the Art of Pashmina. Moving along the art of Pashmina, several other processes like dyeing, printing, interweaving, and embroidering the Cashmere cater to the exclusive collection of Cashmere. Therefore, the art of Pashmina cherishes every inch of the finest Cashmere to bring luxury to the world.
Washing your Pashmina
Washing a Pashmina
How to wash a Pashmina Accessory is a delicate as well as sequenced process. It starts when you take your Pashmina in your hands. Handling it with love profuse energy of bliss in it. Therefore, it should be washed at home rather than at dry cleaning. It is because the love for it is only in your heart. You just have to take it gently and soak it for about 30 minutes in lukewarm water. The lukewarm water is pre-made by adding a good quality Cashmere Shampoo to it. Leaving it there to clean itself from any sort of dirt will enhance its efficiency.
Gently take it out and soak it for 10 minutes in clean water. Rinse it gently with your hands. Pashmina accessories do not need to be wrung. Gently press it in your hands. Squeeze the excess water. Don't put any pressure on the Pashmina as it will make it more prone to withering in a long run. You can rinse it 3 to 4 times and move it to the step of drying.
How to dry the Pashmina is very simple but it needs patience. The drying process is gently done manually to get the best out of your Pashmina with new glaze and glamour. All you have to do is take your fully squeezed Pashmina on a dry towel and roll the towel. This will ensure the drying left the water from it. Then keep it laying there on the towel in your room or anywhere clean inside your house. Keep it as it is until it's completely dry. Then, all you have to do is iron it to use it again for your luxurious reflection.
In the craft of Pashmina, the finest Cashmere suffuses a sense of serenity in every dimension. The fashion accessories crafted in the space of Pashmina Art are a timeless forte of Kashmir. Artisans have worked their lives to festoon a sense of beauty over the generational craft of Pashmina. Cashmere, the finest wool procured from Changra Goats in Ladakh has a unique colour called khud-rang in the local language. It is white with tinges of beige colour. Afterwards, taking its journey to Kashmir, it announces the luxury of Pashmina Art in each masterpiece crafted. Therefore, before getting to know how is Cashmere crafted, we want you to explore the tale of Pashmina Art in the 13th century.
How did Pashmina originate?
The origin of the finest Cashmere dates back to the 13th century. A sage from the Middle East, Mir Syed Ali Shah Hamdani started his journey with 700 craftsmen towards Kashmir. On his journey to Kashmir, he encountered the rare goats of Ladakh. He was enthralled by the fine wool on their bodies. He combed some out of them and made socks. The fine socks were warm and Pure. He gifted them to the ruler of Kashmir, Zain-ul-Abideen. In addition, he suggested making a local industry to curate the fine wool. His 700 craftsmen taught the people of Kashmir several skills. The skills proved to be the main requisite for curating the finest Cashmere. Thus, the art of Pashmina came into existence. The high skill prevails in the valley till now. It has been incorporated into the heritage of Kashmir Valley.
How is the finest Cashmere procured?
Changra goats in Changhthanghi range
It is known that at high altitudes like the Changhthanghi range, the temperature lowers to the minimum. The winters are the harshest in this region of Changhthanghi. Therefore, the Changra Goats naturally cover their bodies with thick wool to combat the harsh winters. All along the winters, the thick wool reserves the heat beneath their bodies giving them the warmth of nature. On the seasonal climate change, the goats naturally shed off the wool with the help of coarse rocks and trees. Therefore, to overcome the heat of summers, they eventually shed off the thick wool mostly from their bellies, neck region, and behind the ears. In addition, the herders also comb out the wool manually. The soft wool is Cashmere wool. It is of its original colour known as Khud-rang in the local language.
After Procuring, the Pashmina Art begins in Kashmir
Raw cashmere fibre
After combing out the Cashmere wool, it is transferred to Kashmir Valley in small packets. Then, it is cleaned from the excess dust and grime. The Cashmere wool is sorted and undergoes several procedures in the valley itself. The cleaning, drying, and soaking make the Cashmere wool vividly clean. Afterwards, the Cashmere wool is translated to the finest fibres by the process of spinning. The yarn of fineness is transferred to the handlooms in the valley to weave the yarn into several styles of accessories. Thus, the whole process of spinning and weaving the finest Cashmere is called the Art of Pashmina.
Moving along the art of Pashmina, several other processes like dyeing, printing, interweaving, and embroidering the Cashmere cater to the exclusive collection of Cashmere. First of all the finest Cashmere fabric is dyed to endless shades of nature. Therefore, the art of Pashmina cherishes every inch of the finest Cashmere to bring luxury to the world.
The Dyeing and Designing
The chroming of the outcome of the weaving is thereupon done manually based on the design prescribed. The finest Cashmere fabric is dyed in various shades of colours. There is a wide array of tones and shades in the karkhana of Dyer (Rangur). To define its beauty with edges of colours of various pigments, Cashmere is dyed. There is the usage of azo-free dyes to make the journey of Pashmina Art ethical and Sustainable in its way.
The design of the Pashmina propagates choosing the process of colouring. There are some specific steps like; tracing of the requisite design and rubbing of colour powder. In addition, the tracing can be replaced by the hand-block print process where a wooden block, already carved along with designs and motifs according to the fashion and tradition side by side. Therefore, the print, scribed on the shawl with a skilled hand and colour medium is explicit.
A Diverse Collection
Defining the miracle of Pashmina craft, the Rafiiush Shaan Do-Rukha Pashmina Shawl is a magnificent creation by the artisans
Therefore, there are different journeys to the faith of Cashmere. Therefore, all the journeys are exquisitely memorable and meticulous. There is a diverse variety of Pashmina Accessories on our platform pashmina.com. We cater to endless designs and styles of Pashmina. The ethical crafting of the finest Cashmere makes our way more luxurious and glorious in the fashion world. Thus, we revive the traditional ways of crafting by providing excellent support to our highly skilled artisans from Kashmir.
Pashmina and Cashmere are related terms explained in a definite way, The crafting of finest Cashmere procured ethically from Ladakh is Pashmina. Pashmina is a glorious example of Art while Cashmere is the finest wool in the world. There are diverse breeds of Cashmere producing goats. 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 that produce the finest Cashmere wool
The Art of crafting finest Cashmere from Changra Goats, Ladakh is Pashmina
Ethical Procuring of the finest Wool
Cashmere goats in Ladakh
The creation begins in the horizons of the Ladakh region. The Changhthanghi mountain of the Ladakh region has the coldest temperature in winter. A rare breed of Goats dwells on its feet. The goats are of the Changra breed. They are also called the Cashmere Goats. These are medium-sized goats with two twisted horns. The Changra goats develop soft thick wool on their bodies to combat the low temperature. The wool is descriptively soft in appearance and thick in volume. Moreover, the wool is shed off during the summertime by the goats themselves against rocks and trees. Manually, the wool is also combed out by the herders of the Changpa tribe. The wool is called the finest Cashmere wool.
Pashmina Craft in Kashmir
Artisan spinning the cashmere
After the Cashmere wool reaches the valley of Kashmir, it undergoes the process of cleaning. The Cashmere wool is thoroughly cleaned to get the dirt, dust, and grime out. After the meticulous cleaning, the Cashmere wool goes into the journey of Spinning. The process of transforming the Cashmere wool into fine Cashmere yarn is Spinning. The process is specifically done by the womenfolk of the valley on a wooden wheel called yinder. They move the wheel in a circular motion with one hand and with another hand they elongate the wool into yarn. Thus, creating fine Cashmere yarn from the Cashmere wool.
Afterward, the Cashmere yarn is transferred to the local workshops/karkhanas for the process of weaving. Weaving is the process of precisely looming warps and wefts to create a thin and soft fabric of Cashmere. Done on the handloom made of forest wood. The handloom is worked upon by highly skilled artisans. The artisans work upon the handloom by simultaneously using their feet and hands to create the woven Cashmere fabric. Therefore, mainly by the menfolk of the valley. Thus, giving the required dimensions to craft it into a Pashmina Shawl.
Designing in Pashmina Art
Designing of Pashmina
The process of designing commences as soon as the faith of the finest Cashmere adorns valley. The marvelous hands of artisans whirl in the designs and sing songs of art on the finest Cashmere. The surrounding aura of the valley signifies the profound design in diverse ways. There are three main styles in Pashmina Art; Cashmere Wraps, Cashmere Scarves, and Pashmina Shawls. Also, Pashmina Art is the crafting of the finest Ladakhi Cashmere to a diverse range of accessories in distinct designs. Therefore, the beauty of designs and styles in Pashmina Art are graceful moments of finest Cashmere.
There are evident differences between Cashmere and Pashmina. Beginning from the definition of terms. Pashmina is an example of an intricate craft while Cashmere is the type of wool. Ladakhi Cashmere is the finest of all Cashmere production around the world. The Ladakhi Goats produce the 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 is almost 400 million Cashmere eliciting Goats all over the world. Therefore, the crafting of Ladakhi Cashmere is the Pashmina Art. Only the crafting of the finest wool is Pashmina Art. Consequently, the production caters to the manufacture of different styles like Pashmina Shawls, Cashmere Scarves, and Cashmere Wraps.
The other difference is the place of the process taking place. The finest Cashmere, procured only from Changra Goats of Changhthanghi Ladakh is rare. While as, the Pashmina Art prescribes in Kashmir. Pashmina is the token of heritage in Kashmir Valley. People of Kashmir sing the rhymes of Pashmina craft.
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Kashmir is a place where handicrafts whirl upon the beauty of heritage. Making a handicraft a bliss in Fashion accessories is a unique and premium way. Cashmere, procured from Changra Goats Ladakh is crafted in the realm of Kashmir Valley. There are three main styles in crafting the finest Cashmere viz, Cashmere Scarves, Wraps and Pashmina Shawls. The question arises why is Cashmere good for crafting Scarfs? It is because of several reasons like fineness, warmth and luxury.
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 Goat, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Hexi, Zhonghwei, Tibetan Plateau, Luliang breeds, Changthanghi, etc. Therefore, all the breeds produce the wool that produces the warmth. The exclusive breed of goats called Changra Goats is rare species of goats that produce the finest Cashmere. Therefore, it is procured to be crafted in Kashmir as Cashmere Scarf.
How is the finest Cashmere procured?
The Ladakhi Changra Goat
In the mountains of Changthanghi Ladakh, a rare breed of goats called the Changra goats dwells. These goats are also called Kashmir Goats. The goats produce a thick layer of wool on their bodies to combat the cold. Gradually, in the summertime, the goats shed off the wool against rocks and trees. The wool is also manually combed out by the Changpa tribe herders. The wool is called fine wool. Also, the crafting of fine wool into several luxurious accessories is the Pashmina Art.
The process of Crafting
The crafting of a Cashmere Scarf from the finest wool is the Pashmina Art. The meticulous process starts as soon as the tufts of finest wool reach the Kashmir Valley. The fine wool is thoroughly cleaned to get the dust and grime out. Afterwards, the clean fine wool is made to move ahead in the process of Pashmina Art.
The next meticulous step is to transfer the fine wool to local households for the process of Spinning. The women in the households mainly do this job. They spin the fine wool on a wooden wheel or Charkha. It is also called yinder in the local language. The fine wool is spun to the finest yarn by the womenfolk of the valley. The process called pranch is done after the spinning process wherein the fine yarns are swirled on the thonchur or wooden stick. Afterwards, the fine yarn is moved on to another step.
Artisan weaving Cashmere scarf on handloom
The next step is the process of weaving. The weaving process is the harmony of artisans and handloom together. The highly skilled artisans work meticulously on the handloom to make the fine fabric. The finest yarn is transformed into premium Cashmere fabric by the process of Weaving. After the process of weaving, the premium fabric is assigned dimensions like 80in x 28in/2m x 70cm and 80in x 14in/2m x 35cm. Thus, crafting a supremely premium Cashmere Scarf. It is hereby dyed as per the requirement. A wide array of colours are particularly dyed on each Scarf. The dying process is done by the local dyers called Rangurs. They eloquently chromate it with the elegance of shades and tones.
A scarf is a square piece of clothing draped around the neck or shoulders. The explicit styles with these finest wool. The premium quality scarves bring out the aura of colourful and elegant luxury. The versatile styles of unique designs of Scarves are examples of high-class fashion. They cater to all genders with exquisite collections. Also, the artisans work on each masterpiece with precision.
They are the elegant style of accessories adorning souls all over fashion. The accessories worn over generations are these. Thus, crafted for the beautification of attires and fashion. The luxurious presence of the Cashmere Scarves is touching the milestone of fashion. There are primarily three styles of Cashmere Scarves viz, Ombre, Solid and Swarovski Scarves.
Reasons why Cashmere is good as Scarves
Fineness: The unique and premium quality of Cashmere is its fineness. The Cashmere procured from Ladakhi Changra Goats is the softest and finest. Thus, ideal to be crafted into a wearable fashion accessory. The Cashmere Scarf is crafted in Kashmir with precision and care.
Warmth: The warmth of the finest wool procured from Changra goats is evidently of premium quality. Thus, it is the ultimate reason for crafting it into a Scarf to provide adequate warmth with style.
Luxurious fashion accessory: The finest wool is procured manually and crafted in Kashmir with bare hands. All the steps in crafting are ethical and hand-made. In addition, the rarity of Changra Goats and their presence only in Ladakh is a premium reason for being a Luxury. Thus, beautifully crafted to make a premium Cashmere Scarf.
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Bestowed with the journey of rich culture, Cashmere is the finest wool. Beyond the fineness, Cashmere wool is the warmest of all. The warmth that makes you feel cosy in winter is along the dimensions of the Cashmere Scarf. Before getting closer to the crafting of Cashmere Scarf in various designs, there is to be known a thing about the Art of Pashmina. The finest Cashmere is procured from Ladakh. Then, the crafting begins in Kashmir. Therefore, the crafting of the finest Cashmere is Pashmina Art. It is a rich handicraft of Kashmir that reflects the true beauty of the hand-skill of artisans in each style and design.
How is the finest and warmest Cashmere wool procured?
Changra goat in Ladakh
Cashmere, the fine and premium quality wool is procured from the Ladakhi Changra breed of Goats. The goats dwell at the feet of Changthangi mountain of Ladakh. The temperature drops to a minimum in harsh winters in the region of Changhthanghi. Therefore, the Goats develop and thick pelage of wool over their bodies. Thus, protecting themselves from the harsh cold. Seasons change, and likewise, the climate changes. Thereby, the Changra goats shed off the wool by rubbing against rocks and trees. The herders of the Changpa tribe also manually comb out the thick wool. This wool is called the finest Cashmere wool. The goats are raised particularly for the Cashmere wool.
Afterwards, the wool is packed in small packets to transfer to the paradise of earth, the Kashmir Valley. The valley receives the Cashmere wool with wide-open arms of creativity and admiration. Therefore, the valley works upon the finest Cashmere with the high skill of artisans. The households of the valley have revived and preserved the Pashmina Art in the most unique way.
How is the finest and Warmest Cashmere Scarf Crafted?
Artisan spinning the cashmere
After the Cashmere wool reaches the valley of Kashmir, it undergoes the process of cleaning. The Cashmere wool is thoroughly cleaned to get the dirt, dust, and grime out. After the meticulous cleaning, the Cashmere wool goes into the journey of Spinning. The process of transforming the Cashmere wool into fine Cashmere yarn is Spinning. The process is precisely done by the womenfolk of the valley on a wooden wheel called yinder. They move the wheel in a circular motion with one hand and with the other hand they elongate the wool into yarn. Thus, creating fine Cashmere yarn from the Cashmere wool.
Afterwards, the Cashmere yarn is transferred to the local workshops/karkhanas for the process of weaving. Weaving is the process of precisely looming warps and wefts to create a thin and soft fabric of Cashmere. The weaving is done on the handloom made of forest wood. The handloom is worked upon by highly skilled artisans. The artisans work upon the handloom by simultaneously using their feet and hands to create the woven Cashmere fabric. The weaving is mainly done by the menfolk of the valley.
Designing in Cashmere Scarves
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The design of Cashmere fabric is meticulously done stepwise. The faith of each masterpiece is assigned by the designer as per the requirement. The unique and luxurious designs are given to the Cashmere fabric. Thus, creating the best of the Pashmina Art collection. Some diverse styles and designs lift the luxury of every piece in the most meticulous way. The diverse styles are Cashmere Wraps, Cashmere Scarves, and Pashmina Shawls.
Cashmere Scarf is a versatile accessory crafted in the realm of Kashmir Valley. Its dimensions in Pashmina are 80in x 28in/2m x 70cm and 80in x 14in/2m x 35cm. There are definite three Designs in Cashmere Scarves viz; Ombre Cashmere, Solid Cashmere and Swarovski Cashmere Scarves. There are endless ways to wear a Cashmere Scarf. The beautiful and elegant quality of each Cashmere Scarf is that it provides adequate warmth on days of breeze or cold. A cashmere Scarf is an accessory worn with long coats and sweaters anytime to make yourself warmer and feel the softness of the fine wool.
The Adoring warmth of Cashmere Scarf
The warmth of the Cashmere Scarf adores the fineness of the wool. Cashmere is believed to be 8 times warmer than ordinary sheep wool. This makes people obsessed with Cashmere scarves in fall and winter. Owing to its warmth, as well as light weight, women prefer it to thick wool scarves which are less warm and heavy, making them difficult to carry around. As soon as you wear a Cashmere Scarf, you feel a bolt of warmth across your body. It is a very efficient accessory that adorns your body with luxury by providing adequate warmth. At pashmina.com we confer to the rich collection of Pure Cashmere Scarves that will enhance your winter days with the warmth of luxury and glory.
Cashmere Scarf is a warm luxury that has endless qualities if being one of the finest and most luxurious wool in the world.
When the saint was awestruck by the fineness and warmth of Cashmere wool
When a Persian saint was travelling across the globe, he discovered the warm Cashmere wool. 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 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 marvellous wool. Awestruck with the warmth 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.
This was the first time when Cashmere wool was used to provide luxury with adequate warmth. Till now, the tradition goes on and Pure Cashmere wool is crafted in rich styles like Cashmere Scarves to keep the warmth intact.
Living beyond the lives of creation, one entangles itself with culture as well as the contemporary world. The surroundings cater to the luxury of fashion. Several accessories where the terms are synonymously used without getting into the real nature are there. One such difference in the sphere of fashion confers to the Cashmere Wraps. There are several Wraps in the world of fashion. The exquisite Cashmere Wraps turn the heads of admirers of nature towards itself. While, the other Wraps made of distinct materials cater to only less efficiency and cheapness.
The distinctive background of these two terms surpasses the definition of authenticity. Thus, the hand Crafted Cashmere Wraps are meticulously woven with the yarn of the finest Cashmere. Likewise, the yarn for the weaving of other Wraps is not of premium quality. The styles catering to the fashion world define the purity and genuineness of Cashmere Wraps.
Cashmere - The beginning of the luxury
Cashmere from the undercoat of different types of exquisite Goat breeds is obtained. Therefore, procured from the downy and woolly pelage of the different breeds of Goats from around the world, especially from Mongolia, China, Iraq, Iran, and Nepal is of premium quality. Pashmina Shawls, specially made from the wool of the Changra breed of goats are the finest. The Cashmere from the feet of Changthangi mountain in the Ladakh region is the finest among all. These are the finest wool from the rarest breed of Changra belonging to the tribe of Changpa who are the traditional herders of Changra Goats. Therefore, they start their journey at the commencement of the creation of Cashmere.
Changra goats in Ladakh
The Cashmere wool grown on the Changra goats is to combat the harsh winter season. Moreover, to overcome the heat of nature, it naturally sheds off fleece during the moulting season. The wool combed out manually as well is the finest. Thereby, cultivated from nature to cherish every part of fleece. Therefore, the premium quality, preserved by plucking out the fleece manually is a divine process.
Furthermore, the fine wool grows toward the steps ahead for the curation of high-quality Pure Pashmina. After diligent picking, the process moves forward. Spinning is done by hand on the traditional charkha wheel known as yinder. It is a highly-skilled job to spin the fibre into a glorified fine yarn of Cashmere because of the delicate nature of Cashmere. Moreover, it is mostly done by the women of Kashmir who have the traditional skill of spinning the incredibly fine yarn which must be done manually. Thus, the yarn translated to the handloom manually is the finest.
The weaving of spun Cashmere
Artisan weaving on Handloom
Afterwards, the spun Cashmere yarn is taken to the local workshops/karkhanas to move ahead in the Pashmina Art. The next process is the weaving process. The weaving is the transformation of Cashmere yarn into fine Cashmere fabric. The intricate warps and wefts create the beautiful woven Cashmere fabric. Therefore, the most common pattern in weave is chashm_e_bulbul or the diamond weave. The weave is exclusively the masterpiece in itself. The eloquently woven Cashmere fabric goes on to further designing
A diversified Stylized Ambience - Ladakhi Cashmere
Distinct styles of premium quality pure Cashmere Wraps are a revere of fashion. In the times of luxury, the horizons of glaze perform a melody of fashion in every note.
Solid Cashmere Wraps
Crafted with the most magical hands, this luxurious accessory will have admirers as soon as your drape it around your shoulders
From the fleece of Changra breed of Goats from Ladakh, the Cashmere procured is the finest. From the finest Cashmere, the pure wraps are curated. Solid Cashmere Wraps are tinted with the azo-dyes by the local dyer called Rangur. Pigmented in every shade and tone possible, the glory pours opulence over the presence. Moreover, the versatile Cashmere Wraps can be worn in any way. Wrapping it around the neck or worn as a Shawl, both ways its glamour speaks louder.
Printed Cashmere Wraps
Handwoven traditionally over a wooden handloom, the wrap accentuates multicoloured patterns of Indian flora and fauna amongst a warm-hued base
Cashmere from the undercoat of Ladakh Changra Goat is the finest. Therefore, to make the finest wraps with serene prints, it is used. The organic prints create the stories of hues and colour slots in traditional, religious, and contemporary designs. Moreover, these types of Cashmere scarves belong to the originality of Pure Cashmere with vivid styles. The artisans feel the designs in prints and make the tales of luxury over the shoulders of wearers.
Reversible Cashmere Wraps
Malika has been handwoven over classic wooden manual handlooms of Kashmir and takes days together to complete
From the finest Ladakhi Cashmere, the Reversible wraps come into existence. Through the handlooms of Kashmir valley, the exquisite Reversible Wraps form a part of the Craft. The diligent hands entangle and weave the warps and wefts with precision. Moreover, Reversible Cashmere Wraps are exquisite luxuries that fall in the category of utility. These belong to the people of fashion with elegance as the charm never goes off with the finest Cashmere. Wearing one of these caters to the luxury to shroud on the shoulders of the wearer.
Ombre Cashmere Wraps
A thousand feelings, a thousand emotions, a thousand threads, a thousand expressions, a thousand hopes, a thousand smiles, that's how a Kashmiri Pashmina is made
The Plain pure Cashmere was transformed into the Ombre Cashmere Wraps by the highly skilled artisans as dyers. Therefore, pigmenting with various hues marks the luxury ahead. These are the distinct Cashmere wraps that indulge themselves in every style, be it casual, party or formal. They have been provided with a wide range of colour palettes in their creation and design to cater for both men and women of the world around them.
Patterned Cashmere Wraps
Handcrafted from pure Ladakhi Cashmere, the Castle green Cashmere wrap has been expertly created keeping in mind the grey skies of the gelid seasons
The finest Ladakhi Cashmere undergoes several procedures till the creation of Cashmere as a Wrap. The Patterned Cashmere Wraps confer to the different weaves with explicit designs. With distinct patterns like the classic strips, textured, linear to ensure the beauty and luxury it speaks off. Thus, they confer to every horizon of modernization to make fashion luxurious as well as contemporary.
Laced Cashmere Wraps
The wrap features hand stitched French Chantilly lace which covers the wrap in an effeminate fashion
The Ladakhi Cashmere is the finest, Cashmere Wraps curated with the finest and rarest Cashmere yarn are exquisite. In addition, the embossing of Hand-Crafted Cashmere Wraps with the precious Chantilly Lace gives a sense of luxurious fashion in the highest premium form.
Swarovski Crystals Cashmere Wraps
The wrap is embellished with Swarovski crystals onto the base, which spread profusely in regular patterns
The accessorizing of the presence of every soul with the wings of precious Swarovski Crystals onto Ladakhi Cashmere Wrap is explicit. The presentation of the Cashmere wrap gives a new look to the luxury of fashion. Moreover, meticulously procured with the skilled hands of the artisan, blessing the craft with luxury in the sophisticated form.
Hand Embroidered Cashmere Wraps
The luxurious Sozni hand embroidery intricately features with ease on the Cashmere Wrap
The intricacy in designs on the finest Ladakhi Cashmere is exquisite. The woven Cashmere confers to the high skill of embroiderers of the valley of Kashmir. Moreover, the various exquisite hand embroideries are Sozni, Paper Mache, Katha, Tilla Dozi, etc. The hand-crafted Cashmere with hand embroidery is the most aspired craft in the world of luxury. The marvellous designs in the sphere of nature with premium hand embroideries give a sense of luxury. Therefore, the motifs of culture and traditions belong to the heavenly hand of artisans of the valley.
Kani Cashmere Wraps
The wrap has been handcrafted from fine Ladakhi Cashmere, whose regal elegance and sophisticated nature doesn't need words for expression
A fine Cashmere Wrap from the finest Ladakhi Cashmere reflects the Kani weave. The Kanis are small wooden sticks. The colourful threads around the Kani sticks are exquisite in shades. A particular number of Kanis is used for the weaving of one Kani Wrap. Around 70 to 100 Kanis are used up for the design of a Kani Wrap. Moreover, the explicit designs over the weave are the Jamawar, Chand dar, and Palla dar. Therefore, the explicit Kani Cashmere Wrap profuse with nature of weaves and create masterpieces.
Shibori Cashmere Wraps
The sunset yellow and peacock blue Shibori style of Cashmere Wrap prefers the divine destination of Kashmir
Shibori is a Japanese manual resist dyeing technique that produces scattered patterns on a Cashmere wrap. The technique produces numerous different patterns on the Cashmere wrap in diverse colours. The process of the Shibori designing technique has steps to create a beautiful array of patterns on the Cashmere wrap. Firstly, the Cashmere wrap is folded or tied with wooden blocks or clips in a pattern that the design prescribed. Depending on the resist-dyeing mastery chosen, there is the use of rubber bands, clips, clamps, or wooden blocks. Afterwards, the Cashmere wrap is pinched and bound off in different ways to craft the exquisite prints of Shibori. The elegance of Shibori witnesses the upheaval of Pashmina as a craft of heritage and culture.
The eloquence of Cashmere Wraps
A Wrap is the newer term for the outer clothing that covers the body. Wraps are distinguishable in their meanings. Thus, all shawls and stoles can come under the term of 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 as the accessory that covers the outer body. In the world of fashion, it's a contemporary term. Therefore, Wraps stylise every soul with their efficiency and elegance.
Evident from the journey of Ladakhi Cashmere to the handloom of Kashmir, the Cashmere Wraps are explicit. There are several differences in the creation and appearance of the Cashmere wraps and other wraps. One is meticulous creation. The hand-crafted Cashmere from the finest Cashmere of Changra breed of goats in Ladakh. From the saintly mountain of Changhthanghi wherein the Changra goats dwell, the finest Cashmere arises.
Cashmere Wraps create an aura of exclusiveness and integrity. They are profuse in the luxury of premium creation as well as high-quality Ladakhi Cashmere. In addition, the opulence of the high-quality Cashmere, prefered by all classes of fashion is necessary. Cashmere Wraps cater to men and women of every horizon. Being a stylized and elegant accessory, Cashmere Wraps prevail in every generation. From the contemporary style to the Old royalty, Cashmere Wraps have prolonged all generations. Sophistically woven in the nature of Kashmir valley, with the motifs and patterns of heritage, Cashmere wraps confer to highly Luxurious fashion.
We, at Pashmina.com, perform as an aura of luxurious fashion for the whole world. The exquisite collection belongs to the class of fineness and purity. The support and empathy for the skill of artisans confer to their livelihood. The exclusive men's collection delivers all men out there, a sense of fashion. They manage to acquire a trait of opulence by wearing our collection for casual, semi-formal, and formal. Similarly, fashion for women has been in vogue and inspiring.
The exquisite journey of artisans, and every masterpiece explored on our platform is evident. Therefore, we cater to high-quality fashion with premium Cashmere and Pashmina directly from the winds of the Kashmir valley. Also, nature cherishes the procedures of creation as its looked upon through all the processes. In addition, the explicit and enthralling collection of Cashmere Wraps, Cashmere Scarves and Pashmina Shawls is awaiting for your presence to shoulder one of the masterpieces.
