What is pashmina?

Pashmina used to be the term for the very finest cashmere, that taken from the inner fur from the neck of the goat. 'Pashm' comes from a sanskrit word meaning inner coat (with regards to an animals fur).


Now, it seems that the word pashmina is taken to mean a large scarf or shawl which can be made of anything from alpaca to viscose.


The Cashmere & Camel Hair Institute say that it is not acceptable to label items x% pashmina, but that they must be labeled x% cashmere.


We have many different qualities of pashminas in stock in undyed form which can be dyed in 2-3 working days & air-shipped to any location in the world for doorstep delivery.


Nepalese Pashmina vs Indian pashmina: The pashmina history coming out of Nepal is less than a decade long. Nepal cashmere is the cheap variety of cashmere that is semi-mechanically made. The best and the most original pashmina is produced in the valley of Kashmir, India. Kashmir pashminas are the softest and warmest of natural fabrics (after Shahtoosh) mankind has ever known. Shahtoosh, now banned, was also exclusively made in Kashmir.


Pashmina Wool Paisley Bedspread: Traditional Pashmina textiles are made from the fine, soft fleece of indigenous mountain goats of Kashmir. Their silky wool acts as a protective layer against the extreme cold of this Himalayan region. Kashmir’s tradition of weaving Pashmina fabric traces back to the 11th century. In the 16th century, with the rise of the Mughal Empire, India’s textile arts flourished, and the local cashmere craft gained global repute. Kashmir Pashmina became a sign of style, luxury, and elegance among royalty in India and Europe. Our Pashmina Wool Paisley Bedspread - Full/Queen, power loomed by native craftsmen, displays an age-old textile tradition.


Pashmina Cashmere Floral Bedspread - Full/Queen:
Our Pashmina Cashmere Floral Bedspread - Full/Queen displays an age-old regional tradition of textile weaving and reflect key forms of Islamic art. The center of the textile design is a circle split into a star. This icon is the chosen motif for Islamic decoration. The form symbolizes God – His eternity and centrality in an ever-growing religion. Throughout this exquisite textile runs an intricate floral pattern, known as arabesque. This design is unique to Islamic artwork and has permeated Indian art from the 17th century until today. Native artisans still express these ancient forms of textile art in their contemporary textile craft.