Sjal i pashmina & merinoull från Himachal Pradesh – svart weaving and finishing

weaving and finishing

Mönstren är blocktryckt

spinning and weaving are done in the traditional way on old looms called KHADDI here

woven and dyed the wool carefully with natural elements such as leaves

Sjal i pashmina & merinoull från Himachal Pradesh – svart weaving and finishingPashmina goats live at high altitudes in the Himalayas and are known for producing an extra fine and soft wool. This pashmina is mixed with merino wool and hand woven according to tradition in Himachal Pradesh in the Indian Himalayas. Mixing pashmina and merino wool makes this shawl light and warm at the same time. The wools are purchased directly from the shepherds in the mountain districts Kullu and Kanga. All carding, spinning and weaving are done