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- Recently, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has roped in 4 Khadi Institutions from Varanasi & Ghazipur districts in Uttar Pradesh for processing Raw Pashmina wool and weaving it further into the woollen fabric.
- This is the first-ever attempt to introduce the heritage craft of Pashmina weaving outside J&K and familiarize the artisans in the rest of India with this unique art.
About Pashmina
- The word Pashmina comes from the Persian word ‘Pashm’ which means ‘soft gold.
- Pashmina comes from an animal fibre Cashmere, derived from the Changthangi goat of Ladakh.
- It is indigenous to the high altitude regions of Leh-Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir.
- It is well known for its warmth, lightweight, and softness in addition to its characteristic dye absorbing property.
- Pashmina has been accredited by the Guinness Book of World Records for being the costliest cloth in the world.
- Pashmina wool, the finest version of cashmere and it is thinner than human hair and highly prized in the international market.
- Usage :
- It is known for its use in beautiful shawls and other handmade items.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
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Source: PIB
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