Luxury Personified Product Specifications Pashwrap Hand-Woven Scarf Size: 28 X 80 (Inch) 100% Cashmere Weight: 85 Gram Hand Woven Hand Spun Sourced from Kashmir You Inspire Us This piece of art in a luxurious woven cloth implicates a sense of charming royal look. Beautiful warm & luxurious wrap by Pashwrap. Warm & Elegant Warmth of Tradition The clinch of Pashwrap Cashmere Scarf is one of a kind. The devotion put into designing, weaving and crafting of this masterpiece adds up to your style statement. Pashwrap Scarves are made of 100% Grade A Cashmere. With no equivalent as it concerns softness, warmth, lightness, and fineness, this wrap is hand-woven by Kashmiri craftsmen based on the traditional wood hand-loom. Finest Grade Cashmere Pashwrap uses the finest grade Cashmere wool from Ladakh region of Kashmir. The diameter of this finest grade Cashmere is very thin and can go as low as 10 - 14 microns. The thinner the Cashmere, the finer the construction, and the higher quality the final Cashmere product. It is well known that the finest Cashmere is produced by local mountain-dwelling communities in the Ladakh region of Kashmir. Origin Cashmere's past is one of luxury, elegance, and beauty. Throughout history, Cashmere scarves have been used as a symbol of high status. Each gentleman's wardrobe consisted of a Cashmere Scarf, sweater and a vest. European first experienced this material in Kashmir, they coined the word Cashmere from there only. The Cashmere Industry which was built in fifteenth century by then ruler Zayn-ul-Abidin after he brought Persian weavers to Kashmir. Indeed, even the word Pashmina came from the Persian word Pashm that implies fleece. The factor which makes this industry unique is that while a Cashmere fiber produced anywhere else in the world has a diameter less than 19 microns, Cashmere fiber from Chagra Goat often referred to as Cashmere Goat is thinner and is 10-14 microns thick which makes Cashmere produced in Kashmir the most warm, soft & luxurious of them all. For centuries, it has been revered as the "fiber of Kings" because of its rarity and opulence. Our Story Our story begins in 1983 as a small family business. We began producing Cashmere garments in Kashmir. Twelve years later, we started our first office in New Delhi and have come a long way from our beginnings in 1983. Pashwrap originates straight from the source of the world’s best Cashmere and works directly with herders from Ladakh to bring you the finest quality, sustainable, and unbelievably soft Cashmere. We have years of experience in the industry where we have developed our knowledge on determining the softest Cashmere, ensuring our customers get the luxury they deserve. Joining the e-commerce revolution worldwide, we decided to emphasize selling our products online.Pashwrap strives to be your preferred source for Cashmere products, wrapped in authenticity. We're dedicated to giving you the very best of Cashmere products, with a focus on quality and design. Ethically responsible Cashmere Due to the thin texture of the Kashmiri Cashmere, it is necessary to hand-spun the wool and manually weave them to make beautiful shawls, scarves, throws and wraps with utmost care. At a time when factories and industrial production have become the norm, people have forgotten that true Cashmere derives its soul from the hands of artisans who make the unborn and stands out as ethically responsible cashmere. Sustainable Hand-Spun Hand-Woven What makes our Cashmere so special? The fact that we craft all of our Cashmere products from Cashmere harvested in Ladakh from Changra goats makes our Cashmere so special. This is the world's finest Cashmere! Cashmere from the highlands of Ladakh, where animals live in conditions where the temperature goes down to -50°C, is superior to the Cashmere produced anywhere else in the world and accounts only for 0.5% - 1% of the total Cashmere production annually. This Cashmere is of the highest grade quality, rare and obviously expensive! Cashmere produced from Ladakh is thinner, 10-14 microns thick in diameter and the basic Cashmere fiber produced anywhere else in the world has a diameter of 15-19 microns Pashwrap is dedicated to producing the highest quality of Cashmere, designed with diligence, and delivered with trust. Manufacturing Process Harvesting Cashmere The Cashmere goat (Chagra Goat) develop an inner fleece as a downy and doubling their usual coat thickness to withstand harsh winter in highlands of Ladakh where temperature goes down to -50°C. It is harvested in the spring by brushing the animals to collect the softer and longer hair, the finest ranging from the lower part of the neck and stomach. Spinning Cashmere fiber is first spun by hand using a spinning wheel, it is very delicate work and traditionally done by women in villages across Kashmir. The craft is slowly vanishing with most Cashmere wool being sent to mills for spinning, we direct our efforts to provide optimum benefit to the women still practicing this craft despite the hardships. Weaving For centuries, the region of Kashmir has acquired unparalleled expertise in weaving Cashmere. The resulting natural yarn post spinning is then hand woven on traditional wooden looms using ancestral techniques. One of the most popular woven patterns, and for making the finest Cashmere, is bird's eye (Bulbul) or the diamond pattern. Dyeing This is a very delicate process as, if not done properly, the dye can stiffen the Cashmere fibers. In our tradition dyeing process we use Azo free natural colors which help us to achieve a uniform, full and deep color without impinging on the feel of the Cashmere and safeguard Cashmere from color fade or bleed while washing or in sunlight. Packaging & Care Instructions The most thoughtful and up-to-date choice for a present! Find a one-of-a-kind present that will instantly alleviate any concerns you have with the gift-giving process. The Pashwrap Cashmere Scarves are elegantly packed in a gift box that also Includes a booklet that highlights the method and use of the product. Since your loved ones are one of a kind, you should give this scarf to them as a tribute of your devotion since it perfectly captures their individuality. Wash Instructions: Cashmere should be hand washed in cold water.A wool/Cashmere shampoo or a mild detergent such as baby cloth detergent has to be usedThe detergent should be fully dissolved in the water beforehandCashmere should be dipped in this water and rubbed gently with hands Soft Iron Only: Make sure you clean your iron thoroughly, Set the iron to the low or wool setting and use a pressing cloth between the garment and the iron. Storage : Do not hang your Cashmere garments on a hanger, but store them folded up.
