The shawl word came from Persian language word shal, which means a whole range of fine woolen garments. In Pakistan and across Kashmir, shawl is worn across the shoulder, not like in Persia. All over Pakistan and Cashmere shawls are worn and used as a warm protection garment. Cashmere shawls are very popular all over the world. In ancient times kings and queens wears shawls as warm protective garment. In the time of Mughal ruler Akbar, Cashmere overtook the North West Frontier and Punjab as the center of shawl making. He was greatly charmed by this shawl and experimented with various ways of wearing it like through it over shoulder. He also encouraged weavers to try new motifs, this helped in establish a successful shawl industry.

Since after that shawl or shoulder mantle exist in sub continent in different forms and serving the rich, poor as protective garment against cold weather. A cashmere loom is really a little orchestra and each shawl an art of colors combination. The Cashmere shawl craftsmanship goes back at least five hundred years. It uniqueness lies in combination of factors which make this impossible to duplicate anywhere else. Cashmere Valley is part of the state of Azad Cashmere in north of Pakistan. The decade old political conflict has taken away the beauty of Cashmere. The sheer beauty of mighty Himalayas and green valley’s attracted thousands of migrants from West Asia and Central Asia down the centuries. Name cashmere has been derived from Kashmir, which is situated in north of India. This work of art is produced by three brains, first is the designer, who design these beautiful shawls, next is the copier, who prepares the pattern for use in the workshop, and the last one is weaver. Colors combination and design is essential and each is prepared in different colors combination.

Similarly Cashmere blankets are very fine quality. These are popular all over the world due to elegance and luxury. It mainly comes in three natural colors, white, grey and brown. The blankets made from this wool are warmer than any other blankets made by other wool. The purchase of Cashmere blankets is absolutely necessary to bring true quality to your home. These blankets are comfortable, unique and perfectly well. Cashmere blankets are soft and durable and would keep you warm in any cold night. Cashmere baby blanket make the perfect first baby gift. These are bought for usage of babies, because they are very soft, worm and lighter in weight then other normal blankets. You'll agree that there is nothing softer and more luxurious than cashmere blankets and men's cashmere scarves.