Pashmina
Clothing made from Scarves! Our Passion is Pashmina. Comfortable, light-weight, colorful and ornate. Travels great. Use as an alter cloth, skirt, dress, scarf, blanket, gift or trade and more. The Pashmina fabric is paired with stretchy dance wear made for comfort to complete the look. The garments pack down easily without wrinkles, perfect for travel. It keeps you warm when it's cold and cool when it's warm. The fabric creates an interesting and versatile layer to add to any ensemble. Knitwear items are vibrant jewel tones, made of cotton and poly knit for a natural stretch. We have Menswear, gender fluid and neutral designs. One size fits most. Check out the Adornment section for Pocket Belts, Jewelry and accessories to complete the look.
Care and Maintenance
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Pashmina Care: Remove tassels from garments before washing. Hand wash in lukewarm to cool water using baking soda and a few drops of essential oil. Allow the baking soda to dissolve then put the scarf into water. Wash colored things separately.
Alternately, machine was cold on gentle cycle with like colors. Tumble dry low. Avoid sharp objects or jewelry which can snag the material. Work snags back into weave but gently pulling in opposing directions. Snip loose threads that cant be re-worked. Never pull the fibers.
Materials: Pashmina (cashmere), silk, cotton, lurex (metallic), bamboo, viscose, rayon Approximate measurement: 28" wide x 72" long including fringes 4" hand knotted tassel fringe at each end Approximate weight: 6.5 oz Assorted Colors, may vary from picture |
About
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Pashmina or 'pash', from the Persian word pashm for wool, is a popular scarf in the west. Traditionally made of cashmere, which gets its name from the Kashmir region. The fine fur comes from the undercoat (ikot/ekat) of Himalayan mountain goat, which are raised by semi-nomadic herders on the Tibetan Plateau. The fur is 30 times finer than a human hair and is combed, not sheared like wool. Pashmina has been woven into shawls and blankets, prized by royalty and common people alike for its softness, warmth, and long life since the 15th century. A true Renaissance garment and Silk Road favorite! The fiber is exceptionally absorbent, and it dyes very easily and deeply. The patterns and colors are vibrant and ornate and vary greatly, often woven with silk and cotton natural fibers and sometimes lurex for added sparkle.
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Kashmir region-
Modern-day NorthWest India and Pakistan
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Himalayan Mountain Goats
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