Taking care of Pashmina

Pashmina shawls are woven entirely by hands, they are extremely delicate and could get spoilt when washing if proper care is not taken. Professional dry cleaning is the best way to clean the shawls. However, cleaning them in washing machines can distort the shape and the quality of the shawls. People in Nepal have preserved their pashmina garments without problems for centuries, although bugs & other creatures roam in abundance. Do not store in cedar trunks or closets. It is believed certain bugs are attracted to the wood. Store in a metal container with a few cloves wrapped in muslin. Families who have worn these garments for generations believe it keeps all bugs, moths, etc away.

Professional dry cleaning is the best way to clean the shawls, wraps & scarves. Cleaning them in washing machines can distort the shape & the quality of the garments. Dry Clean is the safest way to care the Pashmina.

Directions for hand washing:

•Brush gently to remove excess fiber.

•Hand wash in cold water with mild detergent soap or with low pH hair shampoo.

•Place on a towel and roll up together to squeeze out the water.

•To dry the shawl, place the shawl flat on the ground and let it air-dry. Lightly stretch and level the edges.

•Use a soft brush width-wise to give the shawl a soft and fluffy feel.

•Lightly press with steam iron.

Directions for hand washing: Brush gently to remove excess fiber Hand wash in cold water with mild detergent soap or low ph hair shampoo Place on a towel and roll up to gently squeeze out excess water To dry the pashmina garment, place it on a flat surface and let it air dry. Lightly stretch & level the edges to retain its original shape. Use a soft brush width-wise to give the garment a soft and fluffy feel, lightly press with a steam iron. While brushing Pashmina, use only a very soft brush with mild and soft strokes. BEWARE - hard brushing will wear out pure Pashmina.