About Pashmina

Pashmina is an ancient Persian word for wool. Today, it has evolved as the best cashmere available on the earth. Pashmina is finely cultivated from the underbelly hair of a rare breed of goats found in high mountainous region elevated at over 14,500 feet above the sea level. These mountain goats are biologically termed as "Capra Hircus". These goats so to escape the harshness of cruel winter, during which the temperatures descend to as low as minus 25° Fahrenheit (minus 30° Centigrade), grow extremely thin and shinny inner coat of hair on their underbelly under the coarse of exterior hair. The goats during spring naturally shed their underbelly hair. The fibers (hair) that are collected are called "Pashmina" and the diameter of a hair is over five times small than a human hair. The fibers are then sorted, cleaned and spun into Pashmina Yarn. The remarkable fact is that "one goat in one spring produces a maximum of 90 grams of Pashmina, and thus, requiring three goats to make one Pashmina shawl."

A pashmina is possibly one of the most versatile garments you'll ever own. It can be worn year round, and it'll last forever. Trust me, once you've got one pashmina, you're probably going to want more!

A pashmina is the perfect winter garment - warm and light. It can be worn over a jacket as a wrap, or around the neck as a muffler, or even instead of a jacket. In summer, wear it instead on a cardigan or jacket ! especially when you're out at night over a summer dress.(Check out Pashmina style)

You should definitely travel with your pashmina it's brilliant for wrapping around you to combat chilled airplane air. And you can even use your pashmina in the home as a throw on a bed or sofa. (although once you've worn it I don't think you'll want to leave it on the bed!)

In summer, wear it instead on a cardigan or jacket ! especially when you're out at night over a summer dress. It'll lift any outfit from the basic to the luxurious. (Check out Pashmina style)

In winter, wear it instead of a scarf, or as an extra layer over a jacket. You should definitely travel with your pashmina it's brilliant for wrapping around you to combat chilled airplane air. And you can even use your pashmina in the home as a throw on a bed or sofa. (although once you've worn it I don't think you'll want to leave it on the bed!)

What is the difference between pashmina & cashmere?
There is absolutely no difference between the two. Pashmina is the Indian/Persian word for cashmere. The word "cashmere" is derived from the Kashmir region of India, whereas Pashmina is the original name for the same fiber.