Before you buy pashmina, here are a few facts about pashmina shawls, you would like to know:

1. About Pashmina Design:
   Pashminas shawls are woven into a variety of designs. Major designs are:
   

   • Plain

   • Patterned

   • Embroidered

   • Beaded

   • Patterned-Embroidered

   • Patterned-Beaded

   • Beaded-Embroidered

   Generally, patterned shawls are more expensive than plain ones, and beaded and embroidered shawls are more expensive than others. More the bead/embroidery work, higher the price.
   
   

2. About Shawl Weaving Style:
   Though, pashmina shawls can be woven with several styles, basic concepts remain the same. A few of styles are Nepalese, Indian, Tibetan. Prices should not be affected with weaving style.
   
   

3. About Pashmina Composition and Weight:
   Pashmina are generally woven with the following compositions:
   

   • 100% Pashmina.
     

   • 90% Pashmina and 10% Silk.
     

   • 80% Pashmina and 20% Silk.
     

   • 70% Pashmina and 30% Silk.
     

   • 50% Pashmina and 50% Silk.
     

   Silk is used to impart extra strength to pashmina. Higher the content of pashmina, lighter and softer the shawl, and higher the price. High content of silk will impart extra strength and shine to the pashmina shawl but the shawl will be little heavier.
   
   

4. About the Size of Shawl:
   Generally, the breadth of a regular full size shawl ranges from 28 inch to 38 inch, and the length the shawl ranges from 78 inches to 84 inches. Typical size is 36 inch x 81 inch. Obviously, larger the shawl, higher the price.
   
   

5. About Count or thickness of shawl
   Thicker the shawl, more the counts and higher the price.
   
   Now enjoy shopping!!
   
   

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