A shawl is a rectangular piece of cloth, draped over the shoulders, and at large the upper portion of the body, arms and around the head. The fabric of a shawl is quality wool. Historically, this cloth came into existence in Kashmir, to achieve the best blend of artistry with sustenance, in the face of chilling cold. The resplendent shawls of India, specifically, those, belonging to Kashmir, are testimonials of deft craftsmanship.

Likewise, the Pashmina shawls, widely manufactured in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, are composed of wool, fetched from the Pashmina goat. The dream weave, the exotic Pashmina shawls, transfers the wearer into a Paradise of comfort, with the feeling of coziness and wonderful warmth that it can provide.

The history of Kashmir recounts, that the innovation of Pashmina shawl making, dates to the 700 years past, golden rule of the sage-like virtuous king of Kashmir, Zain-Ul-Ahadin. However, the marketing of the product, Kashmiri Pashmina shawl, is attributed by the 14th century, Mirza Haidar. It was under the reign of Zain-Ul-Ahadin, that this practice of shawl weaving, got discovered. It is said, that even today, some highly expensive Pashmina shawls, are woven from such marvelous wool, that the shawl, can pass even through a ring.

The pattern of the Pashmina shawls has a wide variety. It ranges from the Jamawar Paisley work Pashmina shawl, to the simple yet elegant printed ones. The term Jamawar Paisley, refer to the Mughal art of weaving flora and fauna motifs, while Paisley, are the shawls, meant for Western and European buyers. Indeed, the technique of shawl-weaving tasted prosperity during the aesthetically conscious, Mughal regime in India.

The Pashmina silk shawl is a fantastic example of fabulous fusion. 70%Pashmina wool is mixed with 30%pure silk, to weave a splendid Pashmina silk shawl.

The Pashmina shawl, can come in a wide spectrum of shades, ranging from pure white, to the darker, but gorgeous shades like maroon, or black. particularly in France. The Industry Flourished during this period. Kulu Manali, in Himachal Pradesh , is the epicenter of Pashmina shawls, after Kashmir.

The Pashmina Shawl of India, thus stand forth as ethnic masterpieces, which demonstrate before the world, the ever-increasing demand for Indian crafts.