We all or most of us might have heard about
“Pashmina”, also referred as “soft gold of high Asia”. This special woolen
fabric is known for its soft touch, smoothness and warmth. This soft and silky
fabric has always been in trend and choice of many, from royal people to a
common individual. 100% Pashmina scarf and shawls are internationally used
products. But there is misconception that it can only be worn in winters. Although
it does not absorb sweat like cotton, rather it let the sweat evaporate to give
a cool and calm effect in summers.
Pashmina is a term derived from “Pashm” which mean
finest wool fiber and is primarily a product of Kashmir, India. It is produced
from the “Capra Hircus” goat that is mainly found in the Himalayan region. Though
it was first woven in Kashmir and is famous from its origin but it’s not
confined to single country and is used across the world. China and Nepal are
leading countries in production of Pashmina’s products but real Pashmina is
produced in India. Some legalities that have to be followed before labeling Pashmina
and these legalities are regulated by “The Cashmere & Camel Hair
Manufacturers Institute (CCMI)”.
100% Pashmina can be harvested only in spring. A
single scarf or shawl is created by wool harvested from three goats or more. Pashmina’s
fiber diameter is very low which is the reason that its products like shawls,
scarves, stoles, throws, wraps, etc. are woven and hand-processed. A weaver
takes almost seven days to create a single shawl or scarf as an intricate
process is followed that includes dying the fabric before weaving it.
Pashmina Shawls and Scarves has always been a royal
choice. Indian Queen Aishwarya Rajya Laxmi Shah to Queen Elizabeth of England
used to wear it for their formal and casual outings to add elegance and regal
look. These pashmina scarves and shawls can be worn in different styles and at
different occasions. You can team it up with a casual t-shirt & a pair of
jeans or flaunt it with an elegant sari or evening dress for special occasion.
