Buy Pashmina Shawl And Look Elegant This Winter!

If you are already smitten by the breathtaking beauty of Kashmir, which is often termed as a Paradise on earth, then there is one more reason to appreciate this beautiful location. Lovingly known as the Switzerland of Asia, Kashmir brings to you one of the finest and understandably expensive textiles, i.e. Pashmina. For thousands of years, Kashmir has been known to manufacture superior quality of Cashmere and Pashmina shawls, a major chunk of which is exported thus helping India earn some precious foreign exchange.

If you are wondering what makes Pashmina shawls so special then you need to know some interesting details about this particular category of Cashmere wool which is derived from a type of mountain goat, called "capra hircus". People tend to confuse Pashmina with Cashmere. The fact is that Pashmina fibers are found to be much better than generic Cashmere, thus making it an ideal choice for light weight apparels. A shawl made of quality Pashmina not only protects the wearer from extreme cold but makes him/her feel comfortable too unlike other woolen garments.

Considering the fact that Pashmina shawls are in high demand in the international market this has prompted some scrupulous sellers to exploit the situation in an unfair manner. The market right now is flooded with scarves made of natural or synthetic fiber but sold with the ‘Pashmina’ tag. This has not only created confusion in the market but has also caused mistrust amongst customers who pay a high price to buy the apparel only to find out the truth while wearing or washing it!

Discussed below are some simple tips which can come in real handy for those having plans to buy a Pashmina shawl anytime soon?

• The real Pashmina shawl is very soft and light-weight.
• The shawl comes with a label which is never glued onto the fabric, rather it remains sewn.
• If the shawl is not real Pashmina then pilling or fuzz starts appearing after few times uses.
• The check can also be done by cutting a small piece on one of the fringes. Burn it and if it smells like burnt hair then the shawl is a genuine one. In case you get a chemical smell then in all probability the shawl is a fake one.

Now that you know how to buy Pashmina shawl by avoiding counterfeits, the next step is to follow a very careful routine to maintain the shawl properly. Dry cleaning is the best option but if you are washing it by hand then use lukewarm water and mild shampoo/light detergent for the purpose. While drying the shawl, spread it evenly across the rack. Never hang it as that stretches the fabric. Finally store the apparel neatly by laying it on a flat surface. Always keep the shawl in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

The final piece of advice for those wanting to buy a Pashmina shawl1 is to pick up an authentic store for the purpose. Explore multiple stores to compare prices, designs and quality before finalizing the purchase.

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