Nepalese Handmade Warm 70% Pashmina 30% Wool Round Neck Sweater / Jumper

Normal Price $115

A blend of 70% Pashmina and 30% wool, genuine handmade sweaters for men and women. These sweaters are luxurious, warm, and comfortable. Made in round neck design. The sweaters are very light and soft.  Our cashmere (pashmina) sweaters are classical, and elegant and would never be out of fashion.

Features:

• ·       Premium Quality 
  
• ·       70% Pashmina 30% Wool
• ·       Handmade in Nepal
• ·       Sourced from Fair Trade
• ·       Soft and warm and Light Weight

Measurements in Centimeters (approx.)

Sweater Height (Body Length): 73cm

Sweater Width (Around the Chest): 120cm

Sleeve Length (Outer arm to cuff): 61cm

           Note that most knitwear stretches a little during wear so the sweater will have been slightly smaller when new! Please check the size for your preferred color from the above measurement.

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What is Pashmina?

Pashmina, also known as fine cashmere wool, is the softest, most luxurious, and warmest wool in the world. It comes from the hair of the underbelly of the mountain goat Capra Hircus, locally called "Chyangra". The mountain goat is a special breed of goat indigenous to high altitudes ( 12000 ft. to 14000 ft.) of the Himalayan region where the temperature goes down up to 40 degrees centigrade. The thermos-conductivity of this type of wool is the best in the world as it keeps mountain goats surviving at -40 degree centigrade. Pashmina fiber is less than 14-19 microns in thickness making it very soft whereas human hair is approx. 75 microns thick. Pashmina is used to making luxurious products like shawls, sweaters, scarves, wraps, stoles, etc. These products are hand spun, woven, and embroidered by traditional weavers and artisans whose families have been in this occupation for ages.

Pashmina from Nepal has been considered the best in quality because of the conditions to which the mountain goats have adapted over centuries. The high Himalayas of Nepal has a harsh, cold climate and in order to survive, the mountain goats have developed exceptionally warm and light fiber which may be slightly coarser and warmer than cashmere fibers obtained from lower region goats.

Washing instruction:

One of the wonderful features of Pashmina products is we can keep them lasting for years and years if we take proper care of them. It will even get softer and more luxurious with each wash!

Generally, dry cleaning is the preferred method of washing Pashmina and cashmere products. However, you can hand wash occasionally if you are careful and follow a few guidelines that are listed below. We do suggest washing it before first use to make sure the natural vegetable dyes do not bleed.

1 WASHING: To Wash by hand using your hair shampoo, soak it in Luke- warm water mixed with shampoo for a little while, and then wash very gently. Then rinse it two or three times thoroughly until there's no more soap left. Do not twist or wring the Pashmina product as the fabric is sensitive to pressure, and rough handling.

2. DRYING: To Dry, lay it flat on a drying rack, but make sure it's evenly spread across the rack, rather than simply hung, because hanging while wet stretches the fabric.; Another option, if you don't have a rack, is just to get a dry towel and let dry on the towel.

3. IRONING: Now, your Pashmina is clean! But you'll probably notice a lot of unsightly wrinkles populating your Pashmina surface. This is perfectly normal. It is best to put Pashmina between two towels on medium heat and iron those wrinkles away!

4. STORAGE For safekeeping, make sure you store your Pashmina in a way that doesn't bunch it up. Fold it neatly and either place it on a hanger or keep it on a shelf.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Why is cashmere so expensive?

The harsh climatic condition of the Himalayan region supports a very limited number of goats. It takes one of these rare goats four years to grow enough cashmere for one sweater. Each goat is combed by hand every spring. Then the fleece is collected and sorted by hand. Cashmere sweaters are usually knit on hand-operated machines. Therefore, the scarcity of fiber and the handwork required to convert that fiber into a luxurious garment both contribute to cashmere's price.

2. What is Pashmina/Cashmere?

Pashmina/Cashmere prized by royalty in past is often referred to as the "diamond" of all fibers. It is the most luxurious, lightweight, and rarest cashmere fiber found in the world. Cashmere is a unique form of pashmina that comes from the soft underbelly of the mountain goat called "chyangra" in the Nepalese language. Which is indigenous to the Himalayan region, an area around and above 12000 and 14000 feet.

3. Why do similar-looking cashmere sweaters have very different prices?

There are significant differences in the quality of cashmere and therefore, the price of the fiber that can be used in a cashmere garment. There are variations in the fineness of cashmere from various origins. Finer cashmere is more expensive than coarser cashmere. Color also plays a role. The whiter, more expensive fiber needs less dye to color it. Dying harms the feel of the cashmere so this is important.

Cashmere fiber is also priced by its length. Longer fiber is more expensive because it makes a stronger yarn that pills less. All of these variables play a role in the cost variation between seemingly similar garments. Usually, you get what you pay for.

4. What is the difference between pashmina & cashmere?

There is absolutely no difference between the two. Pashmina is often inaccurately described as the highest quality of cashmere. Pashmina and cashmere refer to the same thing. The raw material comes from Tibet and Inner Mongolia.  Pashmina is the Indian/Persian word for Cashmere.  The word "CASHMERE" is derived from the Himalayan region of Nepal, whereas Pashmina is the original name for the same fiber.

5. What are the different grades of cashmere?

Cashmere is available in several grades, like Grade-“A", Grade-“B", and so on.

6. How do I care for a cashmere sweater?

Treat your cashmere like your hair. Gently wash it in warm water with mild soap (shampoo will do). Block it out on a towel to shape it and let it dry. Dry cleaning may be the only answer for stubborn stains.

7. How do I tell a good pashmina/cashmere sweater from a poor one?

Your fingers are very good judges. If a cashmere sweater doesn't feel smooth, soft, and luxurious, don't buy it. The other critical factor is density/weight.  Loosely knit, the limp fabric is the hallmark of a cheaply made sweater. A good sweater should feel hefty and substantial even if it is lightweight.

8. How long will a Pashmina/Cashmere shawl, or sweater last?

That depends on the quality and how it is worn and cared for. Generally speaking more expensive shawls/sweaters will last longer than less expensive shawls/sweaters. With normal wear and proper care, a high-quality cashmere sweater should last many years - maybe a lifetime!

9. What is the difference between pure pashmina & pashmina with a silk blend?

Our pure pashminas, all our cashmere apparel, throws, and blankets are made with 100% pure cashmere and do not contain any silk in it. Pure pashmina is softer, warmer, and heavier than the pashmina-silk blends.

The pashminas with silk are woven with silk running the length of the weave, and cashmere on the width of the weave. Hand-weaving gives the shawl its distinctive character and produces its slender drape, elegant silk sheen, and soft, delicate feel. It's no wonder the shawl has become a fashion favorite. Shawl-making in Nepal is not a science but an art. A craft involving many hand processes. As such, the exact content of Pashmina and silk may vary slightly from shawl to shawl.

10. Can I wash my pashmina/cashmere knitwear?

Yes, it is not essential that you dry clean your purchase, although it is the safest method. You can hand wash your pashmina/cashmere knitwear in warm water with either a specialized cashmere detergent or a mild fabric conditioner.

11. Are your Pashmina`s hand loomed or machine loomed?

All our Pashmina are individually hand-loomed by Nepalese craftspeople. Each Pashmina, after being created is colored individually by hand. Beware of traders selling machine-loomed pashmina as the far superior hand-loomed variety.

12. Why Pashmina/Cashmere?

Pashmina/cashmere is the warmest natural insulation in the world. Fabric made of Pashmina is warm and comfortable to the wearer, and it has excellent draping qualities and a soft texture. The fiber absorbs and retains moisture much like wool. Pashmina is used mainly for shawls and scarves, fine coat, dress, and suit fabrics, and for high-quality knitwear and hosiery.
Pashmina became known for its use in beautiful shawls and other handmade items produced in Kathmandu (Nepal) and Kashmir (India). In the early 19th century Pashmina shawls reached their greatest popularity, and the shawls of England, France, and the town of Paisley, Scotland, were made to imitate the original Pashmina/cashmere shawls, sweaters, and other products.

Perhaps nothing epitomizes the glorious history of Himalayan craftsmanship, as warmly and beautifully, as the Pashmina/cashmere. A legacy of the Great Moghuls of the erstwhile Indian Empire evolved over three hundred years under the patronage of four different rules. The romance of Pashmina really reached its Zenith, when it cast its spell over European royalty. It is said that in 1796, Abdullah Khan, the Afghan Governor of Kashmir gifted an exquisite Pashmina shawl to Sayyid Yahya, a visitor of Baghdad. Yahya presented the shawl to the Khedive in Egypt who in turn, presented it to Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon found the shawl fit to adorn the shoulders of the future Empress Josephine. Such was the fascination of the Western world for these exotic Eastern masterpieces, that no bride’s trousseau, no noble women's wardrobe was complete, without a Pashmina/cashmere.