Pashmina Bandhani Scarf | cherry red & magenta
Pure pashm wool in two generous proportions: a classic scarf and a larger wrap shawl. Exceptionally soft and light, with the remarkable warmth-to-weight ratio characteristic of pashm fibre.
The pashm is sourced from high-altitude goats herded by Ladakhi shepherds on the Changthang Plateau in the Himalayas. The fibre is hand-spun and handwoven by master craftspeople in Srinagar, Kashmir, before being hand-tied and dyed in Delhi in the resist-dye technique of Bandhani.
- Scarf measures 28" by 78” and weighs approximately 100g
- Wrapmeasures 39" by 80” and weighs approximately 145g
- Fringed edges
- Geographical Indicator (GI)-tagged, this wool is sheared from high altitude goats reared by Ladakhi nomads on the Changthang plateau in the Himalayas; the origin of the world's finest pashm wool
- All orders come lovingly packed in recycled silk bags
Pashm from Ladakh is particularly prized for its exceptional fineness and softness, qualities associated with the high-altitude Changthang goats and the centuries-old Kashmir pashmina tradition. While pashm is also produced across parts of Nepal, Mongolia and China, fibre quality varies according to the breed of goat, growing conditions and processing. We choose to work exclusively with Ladakhi pashm for its exceptional quality and provenance.
Pashmina, also known as cashmere, has been woven in Kashmir for centuries and is renowned for its remarkable combination of softness, lightness and warmth. Our fibre is sourced from Ladakh and brought to Srinagar, Kashmir, where it passes through a series of specialised processes including carding, spinning, dyeing, drafting, weaving, washing and clipping. Each stage is carried out by craftspeople with specialist knowledge of this exceptionally fine fibre.
Based on designs developed by us in collaboration with our artisan partners, the finished pashmina is transformed into our scarves and shawls. For our Bandhani pieces, the cloth is brought to Delhi, where skilled artisans hand-tie and dye it using the traditional Bandhani technique. Sections of the woven fabric are carefully tied before dyeing, creating intricate resist-dyed patterns. Our ombré pieces are dip-dyed by hand to create softly graduated colour.
Each piece carries the marks of the hands and processes that made it. Slight variations in colour, weave and pattern are natural characteristics of handmade pashmina and part of what makes each piece unique.
- Fabric: 100% pashmina wool
- Handfeel: Ultra soft & exceptionally light
- Care: Dry clean only
- Origin: Kashmir, India
