Pashmina from Nepal in Cashmere and Silk
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The art of Nepalese pashmina in cashmere and silk
Nepalese pashmina is renowned for the quality of its cashmere and silk blend, a true speciality of the country's craftsmanship. While India excels in the production of cashmere pashmina, Nepal stands out for its unique expertise in creating pashmina combining cashmere and silk.
Himalayan Pashmina: an exceptional wool
Pashmina comes from the wool of goats raised in the Himalayan regions, where the cold climate, arid terrain and mineral-rich soils encourage the development of a naturally warm and soft undercoat. These conditions make it one of the finest wools in the world.
A silky pashmina ideal for every season
Pashmina combines the fineness of cashmere with the lightness of silk, offering a soft feel and pleasant warmth throughout the year. It can be worn for an elegant occasion or to enhance an everyday outfit.
Our pashminas for weddings and special occasions
Our pashminas come in a wide palette of colours, making it easy to find the perfect shade for a wedding or special occasion. They complement dresses and elegant outfits beautifully while providing comfort when temperatures become cooler.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pashmina
The Nepalese pashmina is traditionally made from the particularly fine undercoat of the Chyangra goat, a breed adapted to the high plateaus of the Himalayas. Cashmere, on the other hand, can come from different breeds of cashmere goats raised in various regions of the world. The difference lies mainly in the breed and origin of the goat, its environment, and the fineness of the selected undercoat.
Pashmina is endemic to the high plateaus of the Himalayas because it comes from a specific breed, the Changthangi goat, which has adapted over generations to this extreme environment. Found in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas, particularly in Nepal, it lives under very specific climatic conditions characterised by intense cold, aridity and highly mineralised soils. At lower altitudes or in milder climates, these same conditions are no longer present and the undercoat does not develop the same characteristics.
In spring, during the natural moulting season, the undercoat used for pashmina is gently collected by combing. The fineness and fragility of these fibres make mechanical processing difficult; traditionally, they undergo meticulous sorting, spinning and weaving using artisanal techniques passed down for centuries in the Himalayan regions.
A pashmina should preferably be washed by hand in cold or lukewarm water at no more than 30°C, using a mild soap or baby shampoo. Avoid rubbing or wringing it: rinse it gently, then press it carefully to remove excess water. Lay it flat to dry away from direct sunlight, and never use a tumble dryer.
Machine washing is also possible with care, using a wool cycle at a maximum of 30°C, inside a protective laundry bag and with a spin speed of no more than 600 rpm. For a pashmina dyed with natural plant-based dyes, add 3 drops of white vinegar during the first wash to help set the colours.