subject: Pashmina Shawls, A Blend Of Elegance & Fashion [print this page] Pashmina Shawls, A Blend Of Elegance & Fashion
Some pashmina shawls are hand made, woven and embroidered in the country of Kashmir. They are made from fine cashmere fibre. It derives its name from Pashmina, which refers to a type of fine pashmina wool shawls and all the fabrics made from it. These shawls date back to the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD as it was found written about in old Indian texts in those periods.
Pashmina shawls come in different sizes from scarf (12 x 60) to stole or wrap (28 x 80) to the full sized shawl (36 x 80). The pure pashmina is open weave, gauzy because the fibre cannot withstand high tension. The most popular fabric is often 70% pashmina, 30% silk, sometimes 50/50 blends can be common. The 70/30 blend comes with an elegant sheen, tightly woven and drapes nicely while still quite soft and light-weight.
They are without a doubt one of the most prominent fashions accessory in this modern time, especially during the winter season. This fashion statement is broad and lengthy supplying an enormous cold protection. Most people often own long and lengthy variations of these scarves. Pashmina shawls can be very expensive. But, you can buy the less expensive ones that are soft, warm and comfortable... and you're still wearing a pashmina.
They can be worn all year round. However wearing a pashmina during the chilly part of the year allows you to do all your outdoor activities like shopping and early morning strolls without being afraid of getting a cold.It is easy to blend it with your other clothings to add taste to your dressing.
You can still find a place to fit it into your outfit most seasons all year round whether it is cold or not. It is a fantastic piece of apparel you should have at all times. And nothing can beat its elegance and the trendy looks it easily gives to your dressing. So if you are having doubts about getting a pashmina shaw... now you have reason to go out and purchase one or several.
