pashmina
Himalayan goat wool
Pashmina is a fine wool from Himalayan goats, or a shawl or scarf made from it.
The material is prized for its softness and warmth.
The term now applies broadly to any lightweight wrap in that style, regardless of fiber content: She draped a pashmina over her shoulders for the evening.
Fine goat-derived textile
- woolSheared animal fiber
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
- threadFiber for stitching
yarn · spinning · warp · weft · ply · micron · softness · lightweight
Draped shoulder covering
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- stoleTook without permission
- scarfNeck-warming fabric strip
- throwPropel by arm motion
cape · poncho · serape · dupatta · drapery · fringe · tassels · border
Contested Himalayan region
- HimalayasAsia's highest range
- NepalSouth Asian mountain nation
- goatHorned, bearded livestock
- undercoatPreparatory paint layer
highland · plateau · altitude · mountain · artisan · heritage · handwoven · loom
Warm and snug
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- breathablePermits air passage
snug · layering · winter · comfort · soft · gentle · temperate · wrap
Made manually on looms
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
motif · pattern · paisley · floral · intricate · heirloom · generational · atelier
Refined, graceful quality
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- premiumAdded cost for better
designer · investment · collectible · bespoke · bridal · gifting · status · sophistication
cashmere
Fine goat-derived textile
thread · yarn · spinning · warp · weft · ply · micron · softness · lightweight · twill
shawl
Draped shoulder covering
throw · cape · poncho · serape · dupatta · drapery · fringe · tassels · border · embroidered
Kashmir
Contested Himalayan region
undercoat · highland · plateau · altitude · mountain · artisan · heritage · handwoven · loom · tradition
cozy
Warm and snug
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
breathable · snug · layering · winter · comfort · soft · gentle · temperate · wrap · enveloping
handwoven
Made manually on looms
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
stitching · motif · pattern · paisley · floral · intricate · heirloom · generational · atelier · craftsmanship
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- exclusiveLimited to one group
premium · designer · investment · collectible · bespoke · bridal · gifting · status · sophistication · refinement
pashminapolyester
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
acrylic · nylon · plastic · faux fur · man-made fiber
pashminaburlap
Coarse woven fiber
sackcloth · coarse wool · fast fashion · horsehair · canvas