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Pashmina is the traditional name for the very finest grade of cashmere wool. Because of its unique softness and comforting warmth, pashmina is also known as the diamond fabric and the soft gold of high Asia. Put simply, it is the finest, softest and warmest wool available anywhere. This amazing cashmere comes exclusively from the underbelly of the Capra Hircus goat, in the most remote regions of the Himalayas. Because they live approximately 14,000 feet above sea level, these special goats grow a thin, inner coat of hair that insulates them during the long, harsh Himalayan winters. It is this unique inner coat of hair that is used to produce pashmina. Each hair is about 1/6th the diameter of most other types of hair - but is still surprisingly durable while being stunningly soft and comforting to human skin. You may be surprised to discover that it takes the entire annual growth of three of these goats to create just one pashmina shawl. But take comfort in the fact that these goats are not harmed during the process of producing pashmina. This is because the wool is collected only after being shed naturally. It is almost like this special cashmere wool is the goats' gift to everyone. And what an amazing gift it is! Pashmina is also quite unusual in that it actually becomes softer and more comfortable with each use, actually making it gentler on your skin each and every time you have the luck to wear it. With proper care, the diamond fabric will last a lifetime or more. This is evident in the fact that pashminas have been handed down from generation to generation in royal and wealthy families throughout the world. It is interesting to note that Napoleon may have started the pashmina fashion craze over 200 years ago when he presented a pashmina shawl to his wife. She was so pleased with the shawl that she asked Napoleon to get more so she could share them with her fashionable society friends. Two hundred years later pashmina remains an essential part of a fashionable wardrobe and popular wedding and bridesmaid gifts, attesting to the durability and widespread appeal of this classic accessory. |
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Difference between Pashmina and Cashmere?
PASHM~ means woollen in Hindustan and the word Pashmina means Cashmere Kashmir in India, it is also known as Cashmere in Europe and America. Pashmina comes from the neck and underbelly of a kind of goats called Capra-Hircus, which only grazes at elevations of 15,000 feet in the west Himalayan Mountains, the higher Capra-Hircus lives, the finer the pashmina it is. Some people do not really know the actual difference between Pashmina and Cashmere. Karl Spilhaus, the president of Boston's Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute said "Pashmina is just cashmere … there's no difference between the two. the Pashmina is simply the Indian word for cashmere." So that we know both Pashmina and Cashmere are from Capra-Hircus, people just call them differently. He also said “A good quality cashmere shawl is worth very dime you pay for it, and it will last you a lifetime." Pashmina is the most well-known product from Nepal, and Cashmere is mainly come from Inner Mongolia. Both of them could give keep you warm in a cold weather, however, Cashmere is mainly used to produce coats, blankets and knitwear, and Pashmina is much thinner and softer compared with Cashmere, so it is mainly used to produce fashion accessories like scarves, shawls and stoles etc. due to its thinness and softness. Pashmina products are usually made of 100% Pashmina wool and different ratios of Pashmina wool and pure silk. 100% Pashmina products are suitable for very cold weather during the winters, whereas the 70% Pashmina / 30% silk products are heavier, smoother and softer, so they can be worn all year round to give you most fashionable look and warmth. Some Pashmina Facts
Read more...PASHM~ means woollen in Hindustan and the word Pashmina means Cashmere Kashmir in India, it is also known as Cashmere in Europe and America. Pashmina comes from the neck and underbelly of a kind of goats called Capra-Hircus, which only grazes at elevations of 15,000 feet in the west Himalayan Mountains, the higher Capra-Hircus lives, the finer the pashmina it is. Some people do not really know the actual difference between Pashmina and Cashmere. Karl Spilhaus, the president of Boston's Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute said "Pashmina is just cashmere … there's no difference between the two. the Pashmina is simply the Indian word for cashmere." So that we know both Pashmina and Cashmere are from Capra-Hircus, people just call them differently. He also said “A good quality cashmere shawl is worth very dime you pay for it, and it will last you a lifetime." Pashmina is the most well-known product from Nepal, and Cashmere is mainly come from Inner Mongolia. Both of them could give keep you warm in a cold weather, however, Cashmere is mainly used to produce coats, blankets and knitwear, and Pashmina is much thinner and softer compared with Cashmere, so it is mainly used to produce fashion accessories like scarves, shawls and stoles etc. due to its thinness and softness. Pashmina products are usually made of 100% Pashmina wool and different ratios of Pashmina wool and pure silk. 100% Pashmina products are suitable for very cold weather during the winters, whereas the 70% Pashmina / 30% silk products are heavier, smoother and softer, so they can be worn all year round to give you most fashionable look and warmth. Some Pashmina Facts - It takes 4 years to get a Capra-Hircus sheep grown up the enough hair to weave a Cashmere woolen sweater.
- The Cashmere wool more easily absorbs the water than the ordinary wool.
- The diameter of Cashmere has to be less then 19 microns (the diameter of our hair is about 75 microns)
- According to experts, the Cashmere could keep warm 8 times better than ordinary wool
Pashminacraft Blog
Difference between Pashmina and Cashmere?
PASHM~ means woollen in Hindustan and the word Pashmina means Cashmere Kashmir in India, it is also known as Cashmere in Europe and America. Pashmina comes from the neck and underbelly of a kind of goats called Capra-Hircus, which only grazes at elevations of 15,000 feet in the west Himalayan Mountains, the higher Capra-Hircus lives, the finer the pashmina it is. Some people do not really know the actual difference between Pashmina and Cashmere. Karl Spilhaus, the president of Boston's Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute said "Pashmina is just cashmere … there's no difference between the two. the Pashmina is simply the Indian word for cashmere." So that we know both Pashmina and Cashmere are from Capra-Hircus, people just call them differently. He also said “A good quality cashmere shawl is worth very dime you pay for it, and it will last you a lifetime." Pashmina is the most well-known product from Nepal, and Cashmere is mainly come from Inner Mongolia. Both of them could give keep you warm in a cold weather, however, Cashmere is mainly used to produce coats, blankets and knitwear, and Pashmina is much thinner and softer compared with Cashmere, so it is mainly used to produce fashion accessories like scarves, shawls and stoles etc. due to its thinness and softness. Pashmina products are usually made of 100% Pashmina wool and different ratios of Pashmina wool and pure silk. 100% Pashmina products are suitable for very cold weather during the winters, whereas the 70% Pashmina / 30% silk products are heavier, smoother and softer, so they can be worn all year round to give you most fashionable look and warmth. Some Pashmina Facts
Read more...PASHM~ means woollen in Hindustan and the word Pashmina means Cashmere Kashmir in India, it is also known as Cashmere in Europe and America. Pashmina comes from the neck and underbelly of a kind of goats called Capra-Hircus, which only grazes at elevations of 15,000 feet in the west Himalayan Mountains, the higher Capra-Hircus lives, the finer the pashmina it is. Some people do not really know the actual difference between Pashmina and Cashmere. Karl Spilhaus, the president of Boston's Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute said "Pashmina is just cashmere … there's no difference between the two. the Pashmina is simply the Indian word for cashmere." So that we know both Pashmina and Cashmere are from Capra-Hircus, people just call them differently. He also said “A good quality cashmere shawl is worth very dime you pay for it, and it will last you a lifetime." Pashmina is the most well-known product from Nepal, and Cashmere is mainly come from Inner Mongolia. Both of them could give keep you warm in a cold weather, however, Cashmere is mainly used to produce coats, blankets and knitwear, and Pashmina is much thinner and softer compared with Cashmere, so it is mainly used to produce fashion accessories like scarves, shawls and stoles etc. due to its thinness and softness. Pashmina products are usually made of 100% Pashmina wool and different ratios of Pashmina wool and pure silk. 100% Pashmina products are suitable for very cold weather during the winters, whereas the 70% Pashmina / 30% silk products are heavier, smoother and softer, so they can be worn all year round to give you most fashionable look and warmth. Some Pashmina Facts - It takes 4 years to get a Capra-Hircus sheep grown up the enough hair to weave a Cashmere woolen sweater.
- The Cashmere wool more easily absorbs the water than the ordinary wool.
- The diameter of Cashmere has to be less then 19 microns (the diameter of our hair is about 75 microns)
- According to experts, the Cashmere could keep warm 8 times better than ordinary wool
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