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Why Handwoven Woollen Shawls Are the Best Woollen Shawl Choice?

Selecting the right shawl can seem straightforward at first; however, once you start shopping, it can become quite challenging. There is an overwhelming variety of shawls available both in shops and online, with each one claiming to be the finest woollen option. The fabric’s softness, colour choices, and price can

Princess Amalie Augusta von Bayern of Saxony Bavaria with a pashmina shawl

Pashmina and the British Empire: Attempts to Control the Trade

Pashmina Shawls introduced in Britain and Europe. Pashmina shawls were first introduced to the British through East India Company employees returning from India. Their incredible softness and beauty enchanted the aristocracy of Britain, France, and several other European countries. But there was a problem: authentic, handmade pashmina shawls from Kashmir were expensive,

Women doing weaving work

Himalayan Wool

Wool production in India Although a large user of wool, India is not an important producer; it accounts for less than 2% of the world’s wool production. China and Australia, two of the largest producers, together account for about 45% of global production. India’s yearly production is around 33-35 million

natural dyes used for colouring wool

Himalayan Weavers Use Only Natural Dyes

What are Natural Dyes? These are colours obtained from natural sources, such as plants, animals and microorganisms. In the past, they were they were the only sources of colouring fabric and other articles. As synthetic dyes began to be produced on an industrial scale in the 19th century, they replaced

pashmina goats in ladakh

FAQs : Some Facts About Pashmina

What is pashmina Pashmina is the undercoat of goats found in some of the world’s harshest climates. The winter temperature in these places can be as low as -35 centigrade. In order to survive these extremely low temperatures the goats develop a very fine undercoat. This undercoat or fibre is

washing wool to make shawls

Bhotiyas and Himalayan Wool

Many Himalayan communities have a tradition of working with wool. Most of them are pastoralists who keep large herds of animals, especially sheep.  While their dependence on animals for subsistence has diminished in recent years, wool and its products such as shawls, throws and carpets are still an important source

Changpas of Korzok

Korzok-Home of Best Pashmina in India

Some of the best pashmina produced in Ladakh comes from Korzok village in the Rupshu valley in Changthang. This pashmina is highly sought after as it is extremely fine and soft and is perfect for making lovely handmade pure pashmina shawls stoles and scarves. The village is about 220 kilometers

pashmina goats

What is Pashmina? Where Does it Come From in India?

Pashmina is the undercoat of goats which are mostly found in Tibet, Mongolia and India. In India most of it comes from the Changthang region of Ladakh, which is a high-altitude cold desert at heights between  4000 and 4500 meters, extending into Tibet. The Changthang plateau is inhabited by pastoralist

Pashmina Shawl Weaving in Kashmir

Pashmina Shawl Weaving in Kashmir-A History

What is Pashmina? Where does it come from? Pashmina is the undercoat of goats found in many high-altitude regions worldwide, most commonly in Tibet, Mongolia and India. The climatic conditions in these places are very harsh, and the winters are particularly severe. The goats develop a fine, soft undercoat to

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