Extra Large Thick Beige Handwoven Pure Pashmina Wool Meditation Shawl,Cashmere Prayer Blanket,Himalayan Cashmere Blaket,Pashmina Wool Wrap

"YOGI " PURE PASHMINA WOOL MEDITATION SHAWL AND BLANKET :

This plain beige authentic pashmina shawl is made of 100% cashmere Pashmina from the Capra Hircus Goat, which is the finest Cashmere in the world from Ladakh, India. The beautiful wrap begins its journey as a Pashmina fiber somewhere in the mountain ranges of Ladakh, India. This fiber is passed to a weaver after an elaborate process of cleaning and spinning. This weaver gives it the form of a wrap by interweaving into warps and wefts with utmost skill and dedication.

This luxurious, glamorous piece combines the best workmanship. It is made by the best traditional artisans. It took days to complete. A true borderless and elegant fashion accessory with incredible features like extra lightweight, super soft & and naturally warm.

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT THE PASHMINA SHAWL?
Pashmina shawls are renowned for their exceptional softness, warmth, and lightweight nature, derived from the fine undercoat of the Changthangi goat, a breed native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas.

Here's a more detailed look at what makes pashmina shawls so special:

1. UNPARALLELED SOFTNESS :
Pashmina wool, obtained from the undercoat of the Changthangi goat, is incredibly fine, with fibers measuring between 12 to 15 microns in diameter, finer than human hair. This fineness contributes to the shawl's exceptional softness and luxurious feel.

2. EXCEPTIONAL WARMTH :
Despite being lightweight, pashmina shawls are remarkably warm due to the fine fibers' ability to trap heat effectively.

3. LIGHTWEIGHT AND DURABLE
Pashmina shawls are known for their durability, often becoming family heirlooms passed down through generations.

4. BREATHABILITY :
Pashmina wool is highly breathable, making it comfortable to wear in various climates.

5. RARITY AND EXCLUSIVITY :
The limited availability of the Changthangi goats and the low production of Pashmina wool, coupled with the intricate handcrafting process, contribute to the rarity and exclusivity of these shawls.

6. SYMBOL OF LUXURY AND TRADITION:
Pashmina shawls are often seen as a symbol of luxury, tradition, and craftsmanship, particularly in regions like Kashmir and Ladakh.

7. ETHICAL CONCERNS:
It's important to note that ethical concerns surrounding the treatment of the Changthangi goats have led to some legal challenges in the pashmina industry. However, traditional pashmina production is often rooted in respect for nature and animals, with the livelihoods of herders and communities dependent on the sustainable and ethical treatment of their livestock.

8. AUTHENTICITY :
It's important to note that there are many fake pashmina shawls on the market. To ensure you get a genuine pashmina shawl, look for artisans who use the traditional methods of hand-spinning and weaving, and consider buying from reputable sources.

9. WEAVING :
This shawl is made by using a traditional loom. The weaving technique is a tilt process of weaving. In this procedure, the woolen shawls are manually made by winding, drafting, denting, pulling, and adjusting as per the requirement. The artisans use the color graph as the reference for the design that they will weave manually.

10. PASHMINA WOOL:
Pashmina comes from an animal fibre Cashmere, derived from the Changthangi goat of Ladakh. It is well known for its warmth, lightweight, and softness in addition to its characteristic dye absorbing property. Pashmina has been accredited by the Guinness Book of World Records for being the costliest cloth in the world (after a ban imposed on Shahtoosh - the fibre produced by the Tibetan Antelope). The reason for being world-renowned is the diameter of each Cashmere thread, which is just 12-16 microns. Note that human hair has an average diameter of 50 microns, and that makes Cashmere fiber equal to one-fourth of a human hair!

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS :

SIZE:
Length - 103 inches
Width - 50 inches

COLOR :
OffWhite/Beige

MATERIAL :
100 % Pure Pashmina

Country Of Origin:
India

BRAND :
NamasteYOGAstore

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Dry cleaning is recommended.

DISCLAIMER :
Since this is completely handwork, please expect minor color variations from what you see in the image.
Please be reminded that due to lighting effects, the monitor's brightness/contrast settings, etc., there could be some differences in the color tone of the website's photo and the actual item.

NamasteYOGAstore

Our small NamasteYOGAstore is an effort to bring to light India's rich textile handicraft heritage. The store is dedicated only to handmade and handcrafted products from across the length and breadth of the country as well as Tibet, Nepal, and Myanmar. Every region and state in India is known for its ethnic crafts, and our store is the home to all these crafts. They are labors of love made painstakingly by hand, and as such, no two products are alike. What's more, the products are sourced from the various corners of the country, directly from the artisans. So, anytime you pick a Karigar product, you can be sure you are getting something authentic and unique.