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::: PASHMINA PRODUCTS :::

Pashmina is the Cashmere wool of the highest grade. Pashmina is the name given to the wool shorn from the underbelly of goats indigenous to remote and frigid Himalayan regions of Tibet and Central Asia at a height of 12,000 to 14,000 feet or more, a desolate place with little vegetation and extremely cold conditions. Hence, Nature blessed these animals with a very short inner coat of hair, which has been found tos be the best natural insulation in the world. The inner coat of hair is called pashmina. In fact, the "Pashm", which is Persian word, means "wool", refers to the underfur of certain Tibetan animals, particularly goats. A human hair is about 75 microns thick. Pashmina fibers imported from Mongolia and Tibet are 12-14 microns thick.

Pashmina is a fine trendiest fashion fabric of this modern era. Pashmina wool, also known as the softest, most luxurious and the best pashmina wool in the world.The elegance of pashmina is unmatched. Combine the beauty of ashmina with the warmth it provides, and there can be no better choice for an outerwear. It is a strong yet supple, lightweight and luxurious wrap for evening and daytime wear.

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Nepal is also known for its finely woven pashmina products, pashmina is an indigenous and unique product of Nepal. Pashmina is hand-made from the wool sheared off from mountain goats that are found in the Himalayan regions.

Now the pashmina is considered as the royal luxury and is being offered in wide variety of pashmina shawl, pashmina stole, pashmina scarve and pashmina sweater. This luxurious pashmina shawl is hand woven by traditional weavers whose families have been in the occupation since ages and they inherit this art from their ancestors, and tradition of this art continues from one generation to another generation. Himalayan Mart presents pashmina shawl, pashmina stole, pashmina scarve, pashmin sweater, pashmina blanket in pure pashmina wool and in Silk-pashmina in all possible colors, in plain, with embroidery work, bead work and in printed.

Increasingly sought-after by stylish women of all ages who recognize the elegance of these pashmina products- a well-chosen Pashmina can transform the simplest attire into the most chic ensemble - and appreciate their practicality and versatility as a muffler, coat, blanket, socksMost department stores and designers retail scarves woven from 100 percent genuine fiber or blended with silk. But beware of fake "ordinary wool" garments masquerading as pashmina on sale in less reputable shops.

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A pashmina is worn close to the face and the color must suit each person's skin tone". The colors of pashmina that are particularly fashionable this season are shades of purple; from pale lilac to a deep violet shade of prune. Pashmina trends this year are slightly ethnic embrodiery and pleats. Due to the timeless and seasonless versatility of the pashmina, many women opt for a classic color that can be worn season after season, perennial favorites include pink-pale shades through to bright fuchsia-butter yellow, white and, of course, jet black. It takes the wool from four and over 200 man-hours (spinning, weaving, dying and decorating,) to make just one pashmina shawl. Hand-spinning the wool for a single pashmina takes 15 days, so naturally the labor-intensive production is reflected in the price.

We have got huge collection of pashmina shawls, pashmina mufflers, pashmina scarves and pashmina stoles which are made some from pure pashmina wool and some from mixture of Silk-pashmina in all possible colors, in plain, with embroidery work, bead work and in printed. Pure pashmina sweaters are also available. We have pashmina items like: pashmina shawl, pashmina stole, pashmina sweater, pashmina muffler, pashmina scarf.

USEFUL TIPS REGARDING PASHMINA PRODUCTS

1. How to wash your pashmina stoles ?
• Hand wash in lukewarm water using your hair shampoo. Be sure to dissolve the shampoo thorough then put the stoles into water. Rinse with hair conditioner, this would make your pashmina stole or any pashmina garments softer. Wash colored garments separately. Do not bleach pashmina stole.
• Squeeze your pashmina stole gently, do not twist or wing. Twisting the wet pashmina stole would stretch the shape of your pashmina stole.
• Dry flat your pashmina stole after removing excess water, away from direct heat and sunlight.
• Press your pashmina stole with damp cloth, using a cool iron, iron from the inside of the garment.

2. How to store your pashmina stoles?
Inoder to store your pashmina stoles few thing to be remembered. Here we have summarized few of them:
• Dampness, sunlight and leakages are very harmful to your precious pashmina stole. So before storing your pashmina stole in basements or attics, always keep in mind that your pashmina stoles don’t get in touch with dampness, sunlight and leakages.Fold pashmina stole or pack them neatly in tissue paper or polythene bag and store them in closet away from light, dust and dampness.
• Cleaning pashmina stole before storage is recommended, as fresh stains that may not yet be visible will oxidize and become fixed during storage; they may also be the food for moths. Moths have a discerning palate; they feast only on natural fabrics. Mothballs (naphthalene) and cedar chips are standard protection from moth infestation of woolens.
• To store a pure pashmina stole during summer, the most important thing is to keep moisture away, and so please do not store pashmina stoles in a damp place. A well-sealed plastic storage box (available in most stores) is good enough (be sure that if there is any moisture inside). Make sure the box is dry before you put your pashmina stole in.
• To keep the moth away, the first important thing is to make sure that the stole is clean before long-time storage. Pay close attention to any food stains as moths are particularly attracted to our normal food proteins and cooking oils. Those mothproofing products are helpful, or simply spray some perfume on a piece of paper and put the paper next to your stoles inside the box.

3. Few more extra tips
You can use the following tips to keep your pashmina stole always clean and beautiful:
• Avoid wearing the same pashmina stole frequently; allow the pashmina stole two or three days' rest after one day's wearing.
• A silk scarf goes well with pashmina stole top and cardigan, to put it between your pashmina stole top/cardigan and your neck will also prevent powder or other cosmetics stains.
• Do not wear the pashmina stole next to rough clothing, metal necklace, bracelet, belt and rough leather such as crocodile leather bags. Dress up your pashmina stole with silk scarf and pearl accessories instead of accessories with rough surface.
• Pilling is caused by abrasion during regular use, it often develops on elbows, on the seat of skirts, and in areas rubbed by a bag or briefcase, even seat belt. Soft, fuzzy surfaces are more susceptible than others. So for pashmina stole, it is normal when pilling develops in some areas after times of wearing.
• To avoid pilling, it is important not to rub the pashmina stole with rough clothing, metal accessories, bags and all kinds of belts. In case you can not avoid the belts such as seat belts, cover your pashmina stole with a silk or synthetic fibers scarf, make sure it is the smooth surface that is next to your pashmina stole.
• To remove pills, just manually pick them off. Do not rub and brush the pashmina stole.