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Kashmir is called heaven on earth. The beautiful valleys and culture there attract everyone. Many things including Kahwa of Kashmir are famous all over the world. One of these is Pashmina Shawl. This is not just a cloth but an age-old art of weaving which is known for its delicacy, warmth and rich look. Pashmina shawl is a very soft, light and warm shawl. It is so soft that it can be passed even through a ring.
Now Pashmina shawls are being sold not only in Kashmir but in many parts of the country. It is very expensive, which common people can hardly buy. The reason behind this is its fine workmanship. If you also want to buy Pashmini shawl then this article is for you. Here we are going to tell you some things related to Pashmina shawl.
Pashmina shawls are not actually made from wool but from very fine fibres. This fiber is taken from Chanthangi goat, which is found in the highlands of Himachal. This goat is found at an altitude of more than 14,000 feet, where the temperature goes up to minus 30 degrees. There are two layers on the goat's hair, one is thick hair and the other is very fine and soft fibers inside. Real pashmina is prepared from these inner fibers.
It takes a long time to prepare a pashmina shawl. It also takes a lot of hard work to make it. First of all the wool is combed and cleaned by hand. Then the kaja is spun from the thread and then woven on the bath loom. According to the information received from the internet, it may take about 3 to 6 months to prepare a pashmina shawl. This is the reason why its price is also quite high.
Actually, now many shawls are being sold in the market in the name of Pashmina, which are being prepared by machines. But the identity of a real pashmina is that it is made by hands. To make it, traditional weavers use hand looms. Because it is made by hands it is called handmade luxury. The work done in it is also done very minutely, which gives a different royal touch to the appearance.
The embroidery done on Pashmina shawls is also an art. Two types of embroidery are done in Pashmina shawls. The first is Sojani embroidery, in which delicate flowers, leaves and fine patterns are carved with silk threads. Whereas, the second embroidery is Kani weaving, in which colorful designs are woven with the help of small wooden hooks. It is because of this technique that every pashmina shawl becomes a unique masterpiece.
Although pashmina shawl is very light, soft and thin. But it keeps the body quite warm. It keeps the body temperature in balance, due to which one feels quite comfortable even in cold. This is the reason why it is also called winter queen of fabric.
Now many copies of Pashmina have also come in the market. In such a situation, many people are buying fake Pashmina at expensive prices. Therefore it is important to know how to identify genuine Pashmina. For this, take out a thread of Pashmina and burn it. If there is a smell like burning plastic then the pashmina may be fake. Apart from this, check it by removing it with a ring. If the shawl comes off the ring then it is genuine.
