Question 1

What is Grade A cashmere, and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Cashmere is graded on the length and fineness of the fiber. Grade A is the longest and finest, typically measuring 14 to 16 microns in diameter with a long staple, which is what gives it superior warmth without bulk, a soft handle that improves rather than degrades with wear, and strong resistance to pilling. Grade B and C fibers are shorter and coarser, which is why cheaper cashmere feels acceptable at first but pills and thins within a season. Every piece in this collection is 100% Grade A cashmere with no blend, which is the single biggest reason it behaves the way genuine cashmere should.

Question 2

Is pashmina the same as cashmere?

Accepted Answer

Pashmina is a type of cashmere, specifically the very fine undercoat of the Changthangi goat of the Himalayan highlands, measuring around 12 to 16 microns, which is finer than most standard cashmere. So all pashmina is cashmere, but not all cashmere is pashmina. Our pashmina shawl is 100% Grade A Himalayan pashmina at a 200/2 yarn count, handwoven over five days, while the rest of the collection is 100% Grade A cashmere. Both are genuine single-fiber pieces, never blended with wool, viscose, or synthetic.

Question 3

Can I personalize or monogram a cashmere scarf as a gift?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Scarves, wraps, and shawls can be monogrammed or personalized with initials, and many pieces are available in custom colors on request, which makes them a genuinely one-of-a-kind gift rather than an off-the-shelf one. A personalized 100% Grade A cashmere scarf or pashmina shawl sits in the price range where the recipient recognizes real quality, and because cashmere works across travel, formal events, and everyday wear without any sizing, it suits almost anyone. See the custom cashmere gifts service for personalization options.

Question 4

How do I tell real cashmere from fake?

Accepted Answer

Genuine cashmere passes tests that blends fail. The feel test: real cashmere is warm to the touch before you put it on, because the fiber traps air; synthetic blends feel cool and slightly slick. The pill test: quality Grade A cashmere with a long staple resists pilling, while short-fiber or blended cashmere pills heavily after a wash or two. The burn test: a fringe thread of real cashmere smells like burnt hair and crumbles to ash, whereas synthetic content melts and smells of plastic. The weave test: handwoven cashmere shows slight irregularities against the light, while a perfectly uniform weave signals machine production. Every piece here is 100% Grade A, hand-spun and handwoven.

Question 5

Does cashmere pill or shed?

Accepted Answer

High-quality cashmere made from long Grade A fibers should not shed and pills only minimally, and any slight pilling in the first weeks is loose surface fiber that stops once it works itself out; a gentle cashmere comb removes it. Heavy, persistent pilling and shedding are signs of short-fiber or blended cashmere, not of cashmere itself. Because this collection uses long-staple Grade A fiber, the pieces stay smooth and actually grow softer with careful washing over the years.

Question 6

How do I wash and care for cashmere?

Accepted Answer

Hand washing is best. Use cool to lukewarm water with a wool-and-cashmere shampoo, never hot water or regular detergent, both of which damage the fiber. Submerge and gently agitate, soak for up to 30 minutes, rinse in cool water, then squeeze gently without wringing and lay flat on a towel to dry in the shade, away from direct heat and sun. Steam or iron on the lowest setting with a pressing cloth if needed. Stored folded in a breathable bag with cedar or lavender to deter moths, a cashmere piece lasts for decades. Gentle dry cleaning is also fine.

Question 7

What is the difference between a cashmere scarf, wrap, and shawl?

Accepted Answer

The difference is size. A scarf is narrower, roughly 12 to 22 inches wide, made to loop or knot around the neck. A wrap is wider and works both around the neck and across the shoulders. A shawl is the widest, around 36 inches, made to drape fully across the shoulders or the body, which is why the pashmina shawl at 36 by 80 inches doubles as a travel blanket. This collection includes all three, so the right choice depends on whether you want a neck accessory, a versatile in-between, or a full shoulder drape.

Question 8

Are these cashmere pieces for men or women?

Accepted Answer

Both. Cashmere scarves, wraps, and shawls are worn by men and women alike, and most of this collection is designed to suit either. There are also pieces made specifically with men in mind, including the men&#8217;s 100% cashmere scarf in over 80 colors, the men&#8217;s glen plaid scarf, and the men&#8217;s pashmina shawl, alongside hand-knitted women&#8217;s cashmere sweaters. Color and size, rather than gender, are what guide most choices here.

Question 9

Where is the cashmere sourced, and is it ethical?

Accepted Answer

The fiber is sustainably sourced from goats on the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayan highlands, combed by hand in spring rather than sheared, and the pieces are handmade in a Kathmandu workshop that has produced handwoven cashmere and pashmina for over 25 years using the same artisans and looms. Colors are dyed with eco-friendly, Azo-free pigments that are safe for sensitive skin. Supporting traditional herding and handweaving keeps those livelihoods and that craft viable, which is part of what you are buying into with genuine handmade cashmere.

Question 10

How long does a cashmere scarf or shawl last?

Accepted Answer

A 100% Grade A cashmere piece, washed and stored correctly, lasts 20 to 30 years and improves over that time rather than wearing out. Because cashmere is a protein fiber similar to human hair, it softens with washing instead of weakening, and it develops a depth of drape that new cashmere does not have. The pieces that fail within a few seasons are almost always blends. The limiting factor on genuine cashmere is not the fiber, it is whether the gentle care instructions are followed.

Question 11

Is cashmere a good gift, and can it be gift-wrapped?

Accepted Answer

Cashmere is one of the best practical-luxury gifts because a scarf, wrap, or shawl works across travel, formal events, and everyday wear without any need for sizing or fitting, so it suits almost any recipient. The option to monogram or personalize with initials, and to choose from a wide color range, turns it from a safe default into something chosen specifically for the person. Pieces ship gift-ready by trackable courier, and the custom cashmere gifts service covers personalization and presentation.

Question 12

Do you ship worldwide, and how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we ship worldwide by trackable courier from our workshop. Ready-made scarves, wraps, and shawls dispatch quickly, usually within a few business days. Made-to-order cashmere sweaters and personalized or monogrammed pieces take a little longer because they are made or finished specifically for you; the timeline is confirmed at checkout. For a gift with a deadline, order with a comfortable margin or contact us and we will confirm what is achievable.

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