PASHMINA,from the Persian World for wool,is popularly known in the west as cashmere wool,from the old spelling for Kashmir.The fine wool comes from the undercoat of himalayan mountaingoat ,raised by semi- nomadic herders.It yield 3-8 ounces of fiber per year.The Tibetan Plateau provides the ideal environment for pashmina growth,.The fiber is exceptionally absorbent,and it dyes very easily and deeply.In recent years,pashmina shawl has been in fashion all over the world for its luxurious rarity,its incomparable softness,warmth and durability.
Pashmina, gets softer with freguent use. Cleaning pashmina is easy. Although dry - cleaning pashminas, the chemicals used in the long run affect it (like all fine wool). We thus recommend washing in cold or warm water using mild, natural soap or shampoo. Rinse until water runs clear and then drip dry only, away from direct sunlight. Do not wring or twist. If it needs pressing, iron over a damp cloth.