Question

what are pashinma shalws famou in ladakh

Answer 1

Pashmina shawls are hand spun, and woven in Kashmir and Nepal, and made from fine cashmere fibre. Raw (left) and de-haired (right) Cashmere Pashmina wool.The fibre is also known as pashm or pashmina for its use in the handmade shawlsof the Himalayas. The woolen shawls made in Kashmir are mentioned in Afghan texts between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD.

Answer 2

The Wool for the Shawls are shed by the Pashmina Goats. In the Spring Season, the goats shed their outer cover for the new skin to come. These are then collected by the weavers. The weavers then make a distinction of very pure and pure wools. These are then woven on Kargha ( the winding machine). The designs and patterns are decided and then the weaving is done. Once the weaving is complete these are then dipped in natural colors, made from flowers to give different colors to the Shawls.