Here’s an outline of the process:

1. Collection of Wool• The wool is collected during spring when the goats naturally shed their winter coat.• The fine undercoat is carefully combed or hand-plucked to gather the soft fibres.

2. Cleaning and Sorting
• The raw wool is cleaned to remove dirt and impurities.• The finest fibres are sorted for pashmina production, while coarser fibres are used for other textiles.

3. Spinning• The fibres are hand-spun into yarn using a traditional spinning wheel called a charkha.• This step requires great skill to maintain the delicate texture of the wool.

4. Weaving• The yarn is woven by hand on traditional wooden looms.• This is a time-consuming process that ensures the pashmina retains its soft and lightweight feel.

5. Dyeing• The fabric is dyed using natural or synthetic dyes, depending on the desired colour.• Care is taken to ensure the dyes do not damage the fibres.

6. Finishing Touches• The woven fabric is washed, stretched, and brushed to enhance its softness.• Intricate embroidery or designs may be added by skilled artisans, often by hand.

7. Final Product• The finished pashmina is inspected for quality before being sold as scarves, shawls, or other garments.This process has been passed down for generations, making each piece of pashmina not just a product but a work of art