A tiny hole in a treasured Pashmina can be surprisingly upsetting, especially when the shawl was expensive, handmade or passed down through your family. The good news is that damage does not necessarily mean the end of the shawl. If…
A few tiny fuzz balls can make even a beautiful Pashmina shawl look tired. Fortunately, light pilling is usually manageable at home. The important thing is to treat a fine, handwoven shawl more gently than you would treat a thick…
You have washed your favourite shawl and suddenly it looks shorter, narrower or less fluid than before. The borders may appear wavy, the embroidery may be puckered, or the fabric may feel thicker. Naturally, you begin wondering: does Pashmina shrink?…
Picture this: You are dressing up for a family wedding, a winter festival, or a special dinner party. You pull out your favorite, prized Pashmina shawl from the wardrobe, only to find stubborn fold lines and unsightly creases crisscrossing its…
There is something truly magical about opening a grandmother’s wooden trunk (trunk or steel almirah) during a family gathering and uncovering a carefully wrapped textile. You reach inside, unfold layers of soft muslin or newspaper, and feel a feather-light fabric…
Winter has officially packed its bags, the Indian summer is blazing at full strength, and the humid monsoon clouds are lurking just around the corner. For lovers of luxury textiles, this seasonal shift brings a familiar sense of anxiety. It…