pashmina

A pashmina is a fabric made from particularly fine cashmere obtained from the down of certain goats living in the Himalayan regions. This very soft and insulating fibre is traditionally collected from the areas where the down is finest, especially around the neck and chest. Today, the term pashmina refers both to this exceptional fibre and to the large stoles made from it, appreciated for their softness, fineness and warmth.

The price of a pashmina depends on the amount of material used, its size and the work required to make it. A large, thick pashmina or a piece entirely hand-embroidered will naturally cost more than a lighter model. The quality of the fibre also varies according to the goats and their breeding conditions: on the high plateaus of Changthang, from Ladakh to Tibet, as well as in the trans-Himalayan regions of Nepal, altitude and cold climate favour the development of very fine, soft and insulating down.

A pashmina can be worn around the neck like a scarf, draped over the shoulders or placed over a dress or jacket. Its generous size makes it easy to vary the way it is worn depending on the season, the outfit and the occasion.

Yes, a pashmina can be washed, but it requires delicate care. Hand washing in cold or slightly lukewarm water with a small amount of detergent suitable for cashmere is recommended. Avoid rubbing or twisting it, then leave it to dry flat, away from direct heat.