KASHMIRI PASHMINA SHAWL
KASHMIRI PASHMINA SHAWL
Pashmina is known for its softness and warmth .Pashmina accessories are available in a range of sizes,
from “scarf” 12 in × 60 in (0.30 m × 1.52 m) to “wrap” or “stole” 28 in × 80 in (0.71 m × 2.03 m)
to full sized shawl 36 in × 80 in (0.91 m × 2.03 m) and in rare cases, “Macho” 12 ft × 12 ft
(3.7 m × 3.7 m).A shawl (from Sanskrit word) is a simple item of clothing, loosely worn over the
shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. It is usually a rectangular or
square piece of cloth, that is often folded to make a triangle but can also be triangular in shape.
You can get three main fibers types from which the Kashmiri shawls are made ,these are – wool ,
Pashmina and most expensive Shatoosh.Kashmiri shawls are decorated by various kind of embroideries
Art or hook embroidery; motifs are well-known flower designs and ‘sozni’ or needlework’s, is finely
done by experienced craftsman’s material & fine embroidery causes the hike in prices.Pure Pashmina
is expensive but mixed Pashmina with wool is less expensive. Kashmiri pashmina silk shawls are
world widely praised for their unmatched quality & various kind of embroideries Art or hook embroidery.
Kashmiri Pashmina shawl have a great demand in national and international markets.Today, shawls are
worn for added warmth (and fashion) at outdoor or indoor evening affairs, where the temperature is
warm enough for men in suits but not for women in dresses and where a jacket might be inappropriate.