Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Pashmina - What is It?

By Agus Rahman


The word Pashmina is derived from the Persian word. Under the rough outer coat of the goat is the soft pashmina. This is the wool clipped from the underbelly of goats native to the high, secluded, and frigid regions of the Himalayas in Nepal, Tibet, and Central Asia.

Pashmina dates back to a really old time. At one time, it was just worn by royalty due to its expense. It has become a generational trade,. Shawls and blankets woven from wool have been adored for centuries in the Far East. Throughout Asia, the Middle East, and even the west, it has been cherished for thousands of years. It has been used as a symbol for the rich for centuries in the East, however , has recently been used in the US.

Pashmina is delicate soft fibre which gives soft touching to human shape. It is unique in how elegant it is compared to other materials. They are so incredibly fine; they are thinner than a piece of human hair measuring in at approximately 15 microns thick. Goats living in the cold Himalayas have a warm inner coat of hair called pashima. On usual, one goat should be able to deliver 5 to 8 ounces of pashmina per year. To make one Pashmina shawl you need the wool from three goats. To make one shawl, it takes over 200 man hours of spinning, weaving, and dying.

The popularity of pashmina in the style industry is well-deserved for the reason that this gorgeous fiber combines warmth, softness, luxury, fashion, and enduring sophistication.

The items are recognized by stylish women of all ages and chosen pashmina transform the simple to funky ensemble. A shawl is worn close to the face and the color must suit every person's skin tone. Once a more luxurious accessory,, as the high demand has expanded the market. As noted on the Internet, in magazines and in catalogs, the word "pashima" means a fabric produced from silk and cashmere. It has silk added to make it more strong and durable. In today's commercial market, shawl is usually obtainable with wool and silk. The shawl you can find in local outlet stores and on the Internet is usually a blend, in differing proportions, of cashmere and silk.

In the springtime, the pashima wool is gathered and hand-spun. Beautiful shawls are produced by an age old weaving process, which has remained unchanged for generations. Shawls, stoles and scarfs come as one-ply and two-ply in an array of colors and in silk materials of different texture. Of all the stages involved when making shawls, the tassel is probably the most interesting to watch. The shawl tassels are hand twisted with ends that are knotted. The tassel of each shawl is hand-woven for a time of more than 60 minutes. The ones who dye the pashminas are the very patient and experienced artisans who know the small details are the key to the quality.

, such as shawls, scarves, blankets, and sweaters. The pashmina wraps are now regarded as an essential component of the contemporary woman's wardrobe.




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