The cashmere wool used to make cashmere scarves comes from the cashmere goat, which lives in the Himalayan regions of India, Pakistan and China. The wool is first collected from the goats during the spring molting season, when the goats naturally shed their winter coats. The wool is then carefully washed and sorted, and any impurities are removed. The next step is to spin the wool into yarn. This is done by hand, using a traditional spinning wheel. The yarn is then dyed with natural dyes. Examples of natural dyes are indigo, pomegranate and walnut. The dyed yarn is then dried in the sun and woven by hand into scarves. Weaving is also done by hand, using a traditional wooden loom. The finished scarves are then washed and ironed to give them their final shape. The quality of Kashmiri hand-woven cashmere scarves is unmatched. The fine texture of the cashmere wool makes these scarves incredibly soft and warm, while the intricate designs add elegance and sophistication. Cashmere scarves are symbols of the region’s rich textile industry and are often passed down as a family heirloom. They are also an important resource for the artisans who make them, helping to sustain the local economy.
Owning a hand-woven cashmere scarf from Kashmir is truly a privilege and a treasure.