Saturday, November 12, 2011

Pashmina Style

By Agus Rahman


Over time, the name "pashmina" has become a catch-all name for almost any shawl, wrap, stole or scarf. It is this generic use of the term that creates confusion among would-be buyers and wearers.

Pashmina is actually the type material itself, which is a type of wool harvested from a specific breed of goat revealed naturally in the high altitudes of the Himalayan Mountains. Simply because they live approximately 14, 000 feet above sea level, these

special goats grow a thin, inner coat of hair that insulates them during the long, harsh Himalayan winters. It's this distinctive inner coat of hair that is used to produce pashmina. Each hair is about 1/6th the diameter of most other types of hair - however is still surprisingly durable whilst being stunningly soft and comforting to human skin. For thousands of years, the fleece from the goat has been utilized in the production of high quality model accessories such as shawls, wraps, and scarves.

These shawls have been manufactured in Kashmir and Nepal for hundreds of years. In Nepal, they were called "pashmina" and in Kashmir, they were typically called "Kashmiri wool shawls". Both are basically identical, just using different names. However , during the fashionable shawl trend in the 1990s, "pashmina" became the most recognized term.

What is known as a pashmina can be an accessory composed of pure pashmina or a pashmina/silk blend. The blend ratio might vary, however the most normal is 70% pashmina wool and 30% silk. A pashmina shawl will typically be concerning 36"x80", a wrap/stole is about 28"x80", and a scarf/muffler will be around 12"x80".

A pashmina is a very versatile accessory, whether it be a shawl, wrap, or scarf. The most funky website showing example of how to wear one is from the television show "Oprah". This link might be discovered here.

Pashmina care is actually fairly easy and with proper care a pashmina might last a long, long time. Whilst dry-cleaning is suggested, you might wash in cold water and a gentle shampoo, such as baby shampoo. Be careful if there are any tassels since they may unwind. Then lay the item flat to dry, do not wring dry. A warm iron is okay, but it's best to put a piece of paper or fabric amid the iron additionally, the pashmina. Shop your pashmina in a bag away from moisture and light, too as damaging insects.

Once you have worn one, you will most likely become a pashmina addict.. They gaze perfect and appear even better.




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