Pashmina is the Persian word for pashm meaning finest wool fibre, the "soft gold" or king of fibers. It is derived from the underside of the Himalayan Mountain Goat, which are indigenous to the mountains of Central Asia. Pashmina wool, also known as cashmere, is considered as the most soft, most luxurious and the best quality wool in the world. The finest quality pashmina shawl can be pulled through a ring. Though pashmina wool is very soft and light weight, shawls made from them are very warm and extremely useful for winter season.

Design & Pattern :
Wearing a pashmina shawl generates a touch of class and richness to the wearer. Pure pashmina symbolizes luxury. These shawls are available in various designs and patterns to meet the fast changing fashion trends. Luxury pashmina shawls are embellished with intricate embroidery, exotic prints, precious metal and stones, beads, etc. They are also available in traditional and exotic patterns and wide variety of colours.

Manufacturing Regions :
Kashmir and Punjab in India are the primary producers of luxurious cashmere shawls. These shawls are hand woven by traditional weavers in Kashmir whose families have been in the occupation since ages. The Kashmir shawl is known by the uniqueness of its design, glowing harmony, brilliance, craftsmanship and enduring qualities of its colours. Woven and embroidered pashmina shawls are exported from Kashmir to many parts of the world and have gained immense reputation in the international market.

Demand of Pashmina Shawls :
Cashmere shawls have been witnessing increasing demand all across the globe. The demand has significantly risen in the last decade throughout Asia and the Middle East. The unique quality and softness of pashmina have made them equally popular in the Western hemisphere also.