PASHMINA CRAFT

The Journal

Guides, Craft & the Story of Real Pashmina

Everything we know about authentic Himalayan cashmere — how to spot it, care for it, and where it really comes from.

Buying

How to Identify Real Pashmina: 9 Authenticity Tests That Actually Work

The market is flooded with acrylic labelled 'pashmina'. Here are the nine field tests that separate real Himalayan cashmere from the fakes —…

August 27, 2026 · 12 min read
Care

How to Care for a Pashmina Shawl: Washing, Storage & Repair Guide

A genuine pashmina is an inheritance in progress. Wash rarely, wash cold, dry flat, and keep the moths out — here is the full routine that m…

August 27, 2026 · 12 min read