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Essential Things About Pashmina Shawls

There are still many people that don't know what pashmina shawls are. They are shawls made from special wool which can be found in Kashmir, Tibet. Pashmina comes from the Persian word "pashm" which means wool. The wool comes from various animals that live in Tibet, especially from goats.

The pashmina shawls are usually made of pashmina blended with silk in different ratios. The most often used percentage of silk for making shawls are 20%, 30% or 50%. The high quality pashmina shawls can easily go through a finger ring.

These shawls, especially the ones that contain a higher percentage of pashmina, are preferred by people because they are soft, smooth and warm. In the last years, thanks to their characteristics, pashmina shawls have become very popular. And so, embroidered shawls are now being exported from Kashmir in many countries all over the world. The pashmina shawls can be founded in different colors and styles with floral prints or tropical prints. So, you will find for sure the one that will fit with your outfit. It's easy to find a pashmina shawl for every taste because they came in different designs with intricate embroidery, beads, precious metals or stonework. Also, these types of shawls have been preferred by many important and elegant women over the years.

The pashmina shawls should be washed by hand in cold water and with a shampoo that has a low pH. When it comes to drying pashmina shawls should be hanged on a curtain rod or on a flat surface. They can be ironed by putting on them a piece of paper. Always keep your shawl in a metallic box with cloves wrapped in muslin. Take good care of your pashmina shawls to make sure that they will last for a long period of time.

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