Hand weaving · Kathmandu
Fine Himalayan fibre drawn into delicate yarn and woven by hand on a traditional loom — a patient process that gives every shawl its drape, warmth and character.
Why pashmina
Hand weaving lets the fine yarn settle into a light, fluid cloth. The result is warm without weight, with the subtle irregularity that makes a handmade piece feel alive.
Chyangra undercoat fibre is exceptionally fine, allowing delicate yarns to pass through a close handloom warp.
A carefully balanced weave gives a pashmina shawl its characteristic fall, movement and soft handle.
Small variations in tension and yarn are part of the process, giving each finished piece its own character.
From fibre to fabric
Five deliberate stages take the fibre from its raw state to a finished pashmina, ready to be worn.
The soft undercoat is gently combed from the Chyangra goat each spring and gathered for preparation.
Fibre is cleaned and sorted by fineness and colour so the yarn will be consistent across the piece.
The fibre is hand-spun into fine yarn, keeping the twist even and light enough for weaving.
The loom is prepared and the yarn is woven thread by thread into a balanced, airy cloth.
The fabric is washed, pressed and carefully inspected so its softness, drape and edges are ready for wear.
Looking after it
Made to order
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