THE PASHMINA
THE WARMEST, SOFTEST, FINEST YARN
OF THE WORLD
The real Pashmina is a legendary wool, extracted from goats of the Changra breed which live at an altitude of more than 5000 meters in the province of Ladakh, in the Himalayan chain. Only the softest and finest fibers under the goat's chin and chest are taken, with respect for the animal, to obtain this warmest, softest and finest wool in the world.
We are proud to offer you these rare pieces, hand woven by talented local artisans in Kashmir. By sourcing directly from the families who produce these works of art, we are able to offer you very competitive prices and exceptional quality.
Whether in winter to keep you warm, or in summer for an extra touch of comfort, our range of pure Pashmina stoles and shawls are the ultimate solution. Lightweight and easily foldable, our Pashmina fits easily in your bag or pocket. Plus, it's so soft, you'll want to wear it all year round.
Buying a Pashmina with Ecopash not only gives you incredible luxury, but also supports the local communities who work hard to produce these exceptional items. With Ecopash you can be sure that you are buying an environmentally friendly product, without any chemicals used in the production process.
Don't be fooled by cheap imitations.
Ecopash's expertise makes it possible to rule out all the many imitations that use mechanized weaving and/or less noble materials such as lower quality cashmere wool imported from China or Mongolia, cotton, silk and even viscose.
Our Pashmina are produced with the utmost respect for the traditions of Kashmir, which are over 400 years old, and each item is unique. Pashmina wool bales depart from Leh to take the same route for centuries, one of the highest in the world at the foot of the Himalayan range, and provide an exceptional raw material to the artisans of Srinagar.
Discover this unique touch, the warmth, the softness, the fluidity and the incomparable luxury of our authentic Pashminas.
THE ORIGINS OF PASHMINA
It is not today that the pashmina benefits from the favor of the whole world. There was a time when this art was supported by royalty. Kings, queens, royal families and nobles all over the world knew the pashmina. In fact, they had a large number of pashmina shawls and scarves.
It was in the 16th century, when the birthplace of pashmina - Kashmir - was under Mughal rule, that pashmina was discovered. And the Mughal kings of the time were captivated by its mere appearance. Later, the aesthetic of this art spread further and Napoleon Bonaparte brought back and presented his wife, Josephine, with a pashmina shawl.
Very quickly won over by this extraordinary material, Joséphine built up a collection of more than a hundred of the most luxurious Pashminas and launched the fashion for Pashminas in the royal courts of Europe.
In Iran, leaders also wore and offered pashminas in their political practices. In India, Maharaja Ranjit decorated his court with hand-embroidered pashmina shawls and fabrics
The current political situation in Indian Kashmir is not very favorable to the export of Pashmina. However, the Pashmina produced in Kashmir is still considered the king of all fabrics, which makes it timeless and heritage..
PASHMINA & CACHEMERE
It is important to distinguish between cashmere wool and Pashmina.
Cashmere wool is produced from goats and is widely produced in China and Mongolia.
On the other hand, Pashmina is a cashmere wool from a specific breed of goats from the Ladakh region, which produces a finer hair and therefore a more precious and warmer wool.
Although Pashmina is a variety of cashmere wool, its production accounts for only 1% of total cashmere production.
The fineness of Pashmina hair requires a unique weaving skill that has been developed in the region around Srinagar for over four centuries. This is why Pashmina is often called "the gold of Kashmir".
The touch and warmth of Pashmina are incomparable with those of Cashmere wool. With Ecopash, you will find a selection of top quality Pashminas, woven by local artisans using traditional techniques.
We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality products to our customers, ensuring that each Pashmina is a true handcrafted gem.
