please convo seller
premier collectors- especially those who really understand cashmere, vs vicuna, vs pashmina, which if made in nepal , india and china, tends to be rabbit hair, yes rabbit hair, so it is light, tel numbers of genuine buyers required, see the snags, hence the price for this classical heirloom piece,
SIZE 76 INS X 41 INS, hand loomed, 1 off, you do not find this as it is really old and not in the pastel shades, signed
Shamina or Shah mina (Persian for "emperor's wool") refers to a type of shawl made from Baby Cashmere wool obtained from select Inner Mongolian goat herds and has an average fibre diameter of 13-13.8 micrometres.
Shahmina shawls are hand spun, woven on only hand-looms and embroidered by hand in Kashmir, northern India; and made from fine cashmere fibre. It is textured and processed exactly as Shahtoosh.
This unique fabric is manufactured completely by hand process, starting from gathering of Cashmere to spinning and then processing it on Handlooms. This natural baby Cashmere ie 100% organic no artificial chemicals. This shawl is the finest Cashmere with shades of natural yarn of Cashmere distinguished with different color of stripes.1/2 inch self fringes. Shamina shawls are made in variety of colors, designs and embroideries.You may also find them in plain, yarn dyed and in natural organic colors white and natural.
Shahmina accessories are available in "stole" 28 by 80 inches (0.71 m × 2.03 m) to full sized shawl 36 by 80 inches (0.91 m × 2.03 m). Shamina resembles the designs of shahtoosh. They are known for their softness and warmth. A craze for shamina since 2001 has resulted in high demand for these shawls worldwide.
absolutely no returns, only serious premier buyers with a track record, lawaway in 2 instalments entertained, convo seller,
THIS excellent antique item's measurements-- 76 ins x 41 ins, plain borders on both ends, it is heavily discounted , as it is an original classical piece, with the weavers signature in orange, on the side of the shawl.
please note due to the delicate nature and antique condition of this very light, warm baby cashmere, from the highest himalayas, there are 2 snags1.5 ins x 0.5 ins on the extreme right border where the signature of the weaver is. and another, 1 in x 0.25 near the embroidered border- see closeups of the pics
this is an authentic classical heirloom piece, acquired through kashmiri connections, over 25 years ago,
seller is not shipping, to certain countries, due to the fragility of the piece, dry cleaned in central london, personal pick up is best by prior arrangement, email seller. otherwise, send your concierge to pick it up as a cash and carry piece.
paypal accepted, premier collectors only. absolutely no returns, refunds, exchanges, a pure 1 off, Kindly note the condition for such an old antique piece, the snags are not fundamental to the piece AND THE SELLER SELLS IT AT THIS LOW PRICE AS IS WHERE IS , in legal parlance , you take it as it is, no RETURNS, BUYER S REMORSE, NOT AS DESCRIBED, kindly avoid this kind of behaviour