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PASHMINA 
SCARVES/SHAWLS
"Pashmina" is the Persian word for "pashm" which means the finest wool. Produced in the Himalayas, pashmina is regarded as the material of kings. Moghul rulers wore these shawls and sponsored the establishment of the industry beginning in the 14th century. In the 19th century, pashmina became popular in Europe and especially in France where the Emperor Napoleon presented Empress Josephine with a pashmina shawl. Pashmina is unmistakable for it's softness. It is a yarn spun from the hair of the Tibetan mountain goat which lives at 14,000 feet. These animals produce only three to eight ounces of yarn, 6 times finer than human hair, each year. Because of this, pashmina can only be handwoven. All our pashmina scarves/shawls are 70% cashmere and 30% pure silk. Other blends are coarser to the touch. The cashmere silk blend is the finest and softest and gives you the most for your money. Be the proud owner of a scarf of kings.
Kashmir Pashmina Shawl
70% Pashmina 30% Silk (80" X 30")
$47.50/£24.00
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