Pashmina Scarves / Shawls

Nowadays many people are wearing the so called Pashmina scarves or shawls. Even in as many shops, racks are full with these scarves. But how do you recognize a real Pashmina? What makes a real Pashmina so special? Read the article below and convince yourself buying a Pashmina scarf.

Pashmina or Cashmere wool is originated in the Himalayas in Asia. The mountain goats living here on altitude of 12,000ft-17,000ft produce these fine wool fibers. Depending on the altitude the goats will produce Cashmere or Pashmina wool. On the higher altitudes the finest the wool is being found. The best quality wool is taken from the belly of the goat. Fine wool insulates better than thick wool. You can compare this wearing several layers of clothing instead of one piece of heavy clothing.

The Cashmere and Pashmina wool from the Himalayas have since centuries found its way to customers, appreciating good quality of the finest woolen scarves as well as sweaters. For this high quality product a prize has to be paid.

Naturally a successful product is being copied. Pashmina scarves are usually found with their little tassels marking the finishing of the scarf. As for these tassels the product name for scarves `Pashmina` was chosen. Pashmina scarves were introduced to a wider public. Instead of these beautiful woolen and silk scarves the material was at first replaced by a lower quality wool and thereafter by cotton, viscose and even polyester.
So, if you want to wear a `Pashmina` scarf, there will be plenty of choice. These scarves are available in a variety of colors and materials. Usually the quality and its prize tell enough. One cannot expect a quality scarf for as less as € 10,00.

One has to take a real close look at a first class woolen Pashmina scarf.
It’s the quality of wool that makes the difference. A Pashmina woolen product is feather light, made from 100% Pashmina wool. Other Pashmina scarves are mixed with natural silk in order to obtain a shiny surface. These scarves are labeled as 70-30 Pashmina, rating the amount of 70% wool and 30% silk. These scarves are shinier, more over, adding silk increases its strength.

Some figures to illustrate this. A 100% pure woolen Pashmina scarf of 200 cm x 70 cm weighs about 200 grams. Furthermore a small Water Pashmina scarf of 150 cm x 30 cm weighs only 50 grams. You might forget wearing a scarf like this, as the weight is so little.
The quality is determined by the number of threads, the use of silk and natural dyeing colors.
Royal Bhaktapur delivers only first quality products. Our scarves are manufactured by small entrepreneurs only. We do not only select on handmade products, natural dyeing colors for the making of scarves, but take in consideration the working circumstances of the workers as well. We do not make use of child labor. This is being checked by us personally. Our motto is: a good product for a fair prize.

What you should take in mind when buying a real woolen Pashmina:
• Pashmina wool or Cashmere wool;
• The finest wool is Pashmina. The wool of three goats is needed to weave one scarf;
• A pure Pashmina scarf weighs about 200 grams. A same size Water Pashmina scarf 70-30 weights about 250 grams;
• The label on the scarf gives information about the place of manufacturing and consistence;
• Royal Bhaktapur delivers all her scarves with a product certificate. You can be sure you have a good product for a fair prize.

Why choosing for Pashmina scarves:
• A real Pashmina scarf differs from other scarves as for its high standing quality;
• The scarves are very smooth, fine woven and have beautiful natural colors;
• Several types of scarves, Jacquard with woven patterns, Water Pashmina with silk, 100% and 70-30% wool;
• A scarf for many occasions;
• Once you wear a real Pashmina and you do not want anything else.