Types of Pashmina Shawls

Pashmina Scarf	Pashmina Stole	Pashmina Shawl

Pashmina accessories are available in a range of sizes, from "scarf" (12" x 60") to "wrap" or "stole" (28" x 80") to full sized shawl (36" x 80"). The most popular Pashmina fabric is the 100% Pure Pashmina and the 80% Pashmina / 20% Silk blend, but 70/30 is also common. They are known for their softness and warmth. A craze for Pashminas in the mid-1990s resulted in high demand for Pashminas, so demand exceeded supply.

When Pashmina shawls rose into fashion prominence during the mid-'90s, they were marketed dubiously all-throughout the world. Cashmere used for Pashmina shawls was claimed to be of a superior quality, which was really due to the enhanced sheen and softness that the fabric (cashmere blended with silk) had. In the consuming markets, Pashmina shawls were redefined as a shawl/wrap with cashmere and silk, notwithstanding the actual meaning of Pashmina. Some shawls marketed as Pashmina shawls contain wool, while other unscrupulous companies marketed the man-made fabric viscose as "Pashmina" with deceptive marketing statements such as "authentic viscose Pashmina".

However we at carpetsofkashmir.com guarantee each and every Pashmina as genuine and authentic and issue a money-back warranty for the quality of our Pashminas. Every Pashmina or Pashmina/Silk blend shawl or stole at carpetsofkashmir.com is made of pure Pashmina and genuine Silk, providing unparalleled warmth, style and superb comfort. None of our shawls or stoles contains Viscose or other synthetic fibers. We follow a rigorous and strenuous process of an unique 7-layer process of procuring the finest raw materials � Pashmina and Silk directly from the source, then do the hand-spinning of the yarn in-house at our manufacturing workshop in Kashmir, followed by dyeing, finishing, drying, appraisals and delivering to your doorstep in any part of the world.

All our Pashminas are sourced from the slopes of the Himalayas, from the softest under belly of the Capra Hircus goat. They're amazingly soft and luxuriously thick 4-ply cashmere yarn which is the best what can be made ever! All cashmere in these shawls or stoles is 15 micron grade.

We've gone to great lengths to find striking colors that are vivid and subtle at the same time and will certainly appeal to everyone! The dyes are fast and will never run, bleed or fade ever. These shawls and stoles make excellent evening wear for both formal and informal occasions, and with a little care, can be used daily too.

As with our carpets and rugs, all our Pashminas are child-labor free - please remember to ask for the certification while placing your order.