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The term shawl has its origin in Persian language.  Shal is its root word.  Basically, it refers to the long rectangular clothing piece that is used traditionally to wrap around the body for the purpose of keeping the body warm during winter.  A Pashminas Shawls are very popular.  It comes originally from Indian state Kashmir.  Kashmir experiences chilling cold as well as heavy snowfall particularly during winter season.  Men and women in Kashmir are using Pashmina Shawl to keep their bodies warms.  The Pashmina wool is warm since it is made from goat wool or Pashm.  This is the wool that is obtained from the goat’s winter coat.

Shawl Pashmina are often worn with certain traditional dresses.  The Indian tourism industry have really boosted the popularity offered by the hand woven excellence.  Because of the warm keeping quality of Pashmina shawls, it has found popularity not only in the Indian territory but as well as to its international audience.  Celebrities have also been inclined towards these ethnic creations of Indian weavers.

Because of the intricate needlework and embroidery of Pashminas, they are considered as the only traditional wears.  But as the time changes, these shawls have become adorned and worn in many ways to give different look to the wearer.