Indian Handicrafts: Pashmina Shawls

Handicrafts commonly referred to as handmade crafts or artisan. In this process, skilled people create different types of items from goods and convert them into decorative pieces out of paper, clay, wood, rock, stone, and many more using simple and cheap tools. These types of items produced are known as handicrafts as they are prepared solely by hands, and do not involve the use of any machinery. India is one of the major exporter and supplier of handicrafts and gift products to the world market.

Pashmina shawls

Pashmina is a fine type of wool. Its textiles are first woven in Kashmir. Pashmina shawls are made from a fine type of cashmere wool and are then transported to the valley of Kashmir in northern India, where it is entirely hand processed. All steps from combing and spinning, to weaving and finishing, is entirely carried out by hand by dedicated craftsmen and women. The approximate craft time put into producing a single Pashmina shawl is 180 hours. They come in beautiful vibrant colours and have exquisite embroidery on them and at the same time can keep you warm and are also known for their softness.