Pashmina

Though there are so many different and beautiful varieties of Kashmiri shawls available, “Kani Shawl is among the finest and rarest ones”. It is also one of the oldest handicraft items of Kashmir valley, India. Since the time of Mughals, the Kani Shawls are getting its due recognition. The shawls are crafted in the Kanihama area of the valley. These hand woven beauties enjoy the advantage of Geographical Indication or GI tag that means the shawls made outside of the area following the same technique cannot be sold as Kani Shawl. Let’s start divulging the history of this excellent and...

Stick to nature is the best thing a human being can do. The co-existing of humans and nature was a happy tale until artificial products take over the market. The initial pomp and shower of the synthetic items captivate the attention of the human being. With time, people come to understand the terrible effects of those non-natural and factory-made products. Lately, they have become more aware and conscious to select every product for themselves. This scenario is quite common in the fabric industry as well. Initially, people used to weave from natural fibers like cotton, Pashmina wool, and silk. To meet...

Pashmina shawls and scarves are available in many tempting colour. While purchasing, you can be confused with the choice. Original Pashmina is dyed with natural and organic colours. You may find it hard to select the one color that looks good on you. From pink to red; you will be pampered with choices while buying Pashmina. You can wear the Pashmina scarves or shawl in many different ways for rich look without buying new cloths every time. You just cannot settle for any color while buying the Pashmina Shawl. While Black Pashmina is a definite crowd-pleaser; blue and red will give a tough fight....

Almost every tourist who visits Jammu & Kashmir adds the Kashmiri embroidery shawl, known for their affluence and regality, to their shopping list. Kashmiri shawls, also known as Cashmere, are made from pashmina wool or shahtoosh and are renowned for their distinctive weave. Aside from India, these beautiful designs have gained immense popularity throughout the world, boosting the cashmere industry in the process. In this article, we will elaborate on the origins of Kashmiri embroidery shawls, how they are made, what kind of embroidery they contain, how to identify, wear, clean and store them, and why they are so popular. Scroll down to...