Mein erster Blog: Kaschmir, Cashmere oder Pashmina – was sind die Unterschiede?

Hello lovelies!

I am delighted to welcome you today to my first blog post here in my webshop. This is the start of my little journal, in which I want to regularly provide you with exciting topics, news and fashion magic.

Today I'm going to tell you something from my cuddly world: It's about a topic that often causes confusion: What is the difference between Kaschmir, cashmere and pashmina? And how much does a real scarf made from these precious materials cost?

Make yourselves comfortable - perhaps with a cup of tea - and let's find out together!

Kaschmir or cashmere - one fabric, two names?
Everyone knows the terms Kaschmir and cashmere - but is there a difference?

Not really!

Cashmere is simply the English term for Kaschmir. Both refer to the incredibly soft wool obtained from the cashmere goat. These fluffy goats live mainly at high altitudes in India, China, Nepal and Mongolia. Their undercoat is lovingly combed out by hand in spring. One goat only produces around 150 grams of undercoat per year!

Pashmina, on the other hand, is a special term. It comes from Persian and means “soft wool”. In its original meaning, pashmina refers to the finest form of cashmere wool, which is obtained from goats in Ladakh and Nepal.

The result? A fabric that feels like a hug - light, warm and simply luxurious.

But beware: the term “pashmina” is often used today for all kinds of scarves - even if they are not made of real cashmere.

Real pashmina scarves are made of cashmere - but not every cashmere scarf is automatically a pashmina! The difference lies in the workmanship: pashmina scarves are often so finely woven that they are wafer-thin and yet wonderfully warm. It is even said that a genuine pashmina scarf can be pulled through a ring.

To distinguish genuine cashmere from inferior blends, pay attention to the origin and composition when buying - it should say “100% cashmere” or “pure pashmina”. The price is also a good indicator - real cashmere is not cheap (more on this in a moment). A scarf for 30 euros is very unlikely to be pure cashmere.

In my store, I attach great importance to offering you only the best.

How much does a real pashmina or cashmere scarf cost?
A genuine cashmere scarf or pashmina scarf is definitely an investment - but one that is worth it! The cost depends on the quality, origin and workmanship.

You can expect to pay between 150 and 800 euros for a good cashmere scarf. Particularly high-quality pieces from small manufacturers, especially if they are hand-embroidered, can cost up to 1000 euros.

An investment in pure elegance

A real cashmere or pashmina scarf is a sustainable, luxurious purchase that will give you many years of pleasure.

I hope my first blog post has helped to bring some clarity to the world of fine fabrics!

Feel free to have a look around my webshop and if you have any questions or requests on specific topics, please let me know.

Yours sincerely Simone