Kashmir' was Anglicised back in the day as 'cashmere' and that's where the term caught up with the pashmina fabric in the Western world. Featured in French fashion magazines as early as the 1790s ...

While modernisation introduces new audiences, the essence of Kani remains rooted in its slow, deliberate craftsmanship—a ...

India's textile art traditions stand as a testament to its rich cultural heritage and mind-boggling diversity. Passed down ...

She also points out that Kashmir is home to the "world's finest wool yarn; some of the finest handspun, handwoven pashmina creations and its artisans". "What Kashmir creates and stands for cannot ...

While pashmina or cashmere shawls have always remained a ... is growing – affinity towards Indian crafts and handwoven fabrics and sustainable choices, people now want to invest in luxury ...