At KCS Kashmir Shawl Emporium, we believe in helping our customers make informed choices about luxury fabrics. If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between wool and Pashmina, you're not alone. Both are prized materials, but they differ in origin, texture, warmth, and overall quality. 1. Origin and Source of Fibers Wool: Sheep's fleece, which [...]
Elegant, fleecy, plush yet warm. Who doesn’t desire to own such an item of clothing in their wardrobe? The silver lining is, all of these qualities define a sole type of clothing- yes! which we all know as Pashmina.Well, everything great comes at a greater cost, isn’t it? So does PashminaThe sourceConsidered one of the […]
An heirloom means a valuable object that has belonged and has been passed down through the generations. One such example is the Changthangi goats' fleece. It is known as Pashmina and is used to make shawls for centuries. Where It All Began In the 15th century by Syed Ali Hamdani, a Persian saint had come [...]
Special occasions and people deserve exceptional gifts, don’t they? We wish to give a gift which is one of a kind so that they remember us by it- Well, what’s better than a Pashmina Shawl!Found nowhere elseChangthangi goats only source that gave birth to such a great fabric. We can find them only in the […]
Nothing beats the authenticity of something age-old. Be it a recipe, a tradition, or the process of making a Pashmina shawl. The quality that a legacy provides is indescribable.The process of making a Pashmina Shawl is one such legacy.The Pashmina providersConsidered one of the finest craftsmanship in the world, Pashmina is a kind of fabric, […]
India is a land of diverse cultural heritage. Diverse heritage means diverse clothes. And the point among that range that catches every eye is a shawl. A shawl is a loose rectangular piece of fabric that is draped over the shoulders or head. These garments are originally meant to be used in winters to keep [...]
Pashmina is a very old legacy of India. And as fine as it is, the most common question of its admirers remains– is my Pashmina genuine? A complete guide on the Pashmina shawl ring test. The Ring Test Being one of the richest fabrics in the world, Pashmina work started to be replicated into a [...]
Since time immemorial, every genuine work has been tried to be replicated into a cheaper version. However, the originality can never be copied. So how can this product of ancient legacy be not dragged into this scandal?! Pashmina is a really age-old art with the same techniques being used generations after generation. The Real Pashmina [...]
Silks Scarves, smooth as a glider, silk is a wonderful fabric with some amazing thermodynamic properties. This amazing breathable fiber keeps you warm in winter and comfortable to wear in winter. Which other fabric can do that? And that’s why they make great use as scarves and stoles – because it’s the accessories on your [...]
Pashmina and woolen shawls are undoubtedly expensive and premium products. The right care and belonging of these shawls however can pay you dividends on your purchase by lasting for lifetimes and generations. So how do we do the right care of these shawls?Firstly when storing it regularly, do not use naphthalene cakes or balls – […]
