Pashmina shawls are really convenient for many types of occasions as they are easy to put in your handbag if you get too warm. The wool of the pashmina is a very effective insulator, so rather than wearing a large coat on a cool spring or summer evening, a shawl will suffice as a handy overgarment.

Shawls have now become really trendy as a fashion accessory at marriage ceremonies. Recent summertimes in England have been quite chilly, so perhaps this has advanced this new trend. Cream-coloured pashminas, as well as white and gold are fashionable colours for wedding ceremonies, and look amazing if all the maids of honor have a matching colour.

If you order a larger size pashmina, it can also turn into a convenient blanket for long journeys. And it goes without saying, a pashmina shawl can become a scarf for wintertime.

There are two varieties of pashmina – the 100% pashmina, and the 70% pashmina / 30% silk variety. The non-pure pashmina you will find at cheaper cost than the pure pashmina wool opposite number, but it’s less soft. It’s up to you as to how you want to wear your shawl. Is it merely for fashion purposes, or ALSO a garment to keep out the chilly weather too? We strongly advocate pure pashmina shawls to keep out the cold.