The Lucr Journal

Notes on Kashmir pashmina: where it comes from, who makes it, and how to choose it well.

• Sourcing Pashmina in Kashmir: From Changthangi to the Loom

  How genuine Kashmir pashmina travels from the Changthangi goats of Ladakh to the spinners and weavers of Srinagar, and what the GI mark protects.

• Where to Start: A First-Time Buyer's Guide to Pashmina

  New to pashmina? What it is, what to look for, shawl versus stole, and how to choose a first piece you will wear for years.

• The Makers: Hand-Spinning and Weaving in Kashmir

  The unhurried craft behind Kashmir pashmina: hand-spinning, handloom weaving and finishing, and why the artisans' hours matter.

• A Short History of Kashmir Pashmina

  From Mughal courts to European drawing rooms and back: a short history of Kashmir pashmina, its decline and its quiet revival.

• Pashmina Weaves: Kani, Sozni and Plain Explained

  A plain-spoken guide to the three great forms of Kashmir pashmina: plain and twill weaving, patterned kani, and hand-embroidered sozni.