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Pashmina Wool
Pashmina Wool used in making different warm clothing, is availed from a Himalayan Pashmina goat .

Pashmina is a type of cashmere wool which is used to make gorgeous and warm dress materials. It is product which is special because of it rarity and quality. Pashmina Wool is mainly obtained from the Himalayan Pashmina goat. Ancient texts provide relevance of the existence of the pashmina wool during the royal days. In addition to that Pashmina was found through the times of Mahabharat. The usage of the wool originated in the then Indian State, Nepal, when the people started to weave the fabric for warmth and especially survival.

The art and science of using Pashmina Wool in making various warm garments is quite old. The skill of manufacturing of the Pashmina wool began in Kashmir and thus the craftsmanship has started developing. The art of weaving Pashmina wool into beautiful materials have also allowed the cottage industry to flourish even more in India. The goats producing Pashmina wool are commercially reared in the Gobi Desert and in the Himalayas region

India is the producer of finest Pashmina. The main quality of the Pashmina Wool are found from the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir and a little from mountainous terrain at similar altitude in other states. Pashmina is in the other areas of Leh district, Zanskar (Kargil district) and adjoining Lahoul-Spitti valley of Himachal Pradesh. The handpicked creativity is witnessed in Kashmir region.

The Pashmina Wool is renowned all over the country and also world wide for its softness and warmth. The wool is used to weave the artistic masterpieces known as Pashmina shawls. Other materials produced from pure Pashmina wool include scarves too. Commercially available pashmina is actually a blend of pure pashmina wool and silk. Pashmina scarves and shawls are available in an assortment of colours and thicknesses. The pashmina is also used to make a beautiful wrap made from pashmina wool. Pashmina scarves and shawls are found in a wide range of colours and thicknesses. Most of the pashmina products have sufficient weight to offer a wonderful protection against the cold. Pashminas also have higher silk content as well excellent durability.

(Last Updated on : 4/04/2009)
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