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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 called pashmina. It is valued […]

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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 of their income. Bhotiyas and

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Visiting Ladakh to Buy Pashmina

Some time ago I visited Changthang region of Ladakh which produces some of the best pashmina in the world. I spent some time in Korzok village which is one of the largest pashmina producing village in Ladakh. Situated at a height of about 5000 meters, the village is winter home to Changpa nomads, who move

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Women Weavers of Uttarakhand

Two of the few women weavers we met during a visit to Tons valley to understand traditional shawl weaving techniques in tons valley in Uttarakhand. Unlike other parts of Uttarakhand, tons valley (near famous Har-ki-Dun) has a strong tradition of weaving shawls using traditional looms. This is largely because this region has cultural ties with

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