Kashmir
About this art form
Pashmina comes from the ultra-fine undercoat of the Changthangi goat that lives above 14,000 feet in Ladakh. Each goat yields only 80–120 grams of fibre per year, making genuine Pashmina extraordinarily rare. The raw fibre is hand-spun on a yinder (traditional spinning wheel) and hand-woven on a loom. Finishing may include Sozni (needlework) embroidery that can take up to 18 months. A real Pashmina is not just a textile — it is a legacy passed across generations.
The gallery
The hands
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Every region carries its own variant — different motifs, different techniques, different stories about why we make this. Tell us how Pashmina Weaving lives where you’re from.
