ANANDI - Silk Pashmina Meditation Shawl
COMPOSITION: 70% merino wool 20% pashmina 10% silk
SIZE: 100 x 200 cm / 40 x 80 in approx.
THICKNESS: Medium
DETAILS: Without fringes
WEIGHT: 350 g / 0.77 lb approx.
To learn more about pashmina wool, read below.
Nowadays, the word “pashmina” has become the generic name for a shawl. This is a misnomer and many shawls, both in natural and synthetic fibres, are often touted as pashmina.
Pashmina is the finest fibre available*. This wonder comes from the « Changthangi » goat that lives in the high Himalayan mountains in Ladakh. The goats of this region produce the most beautiful pashmina in the world.
These goats are raised and cared for by semi-nomadic people who must move to allow the flock to forage. They collect pashmina every spring and each goat gives about 3 to 8 ounces of fibre. The fibres of pashmina are only 10 to 14 microns. A micron is 7 to 8 times thinner than human hair.
This regal fibre is luxuriously soft, feather light and surprisingly warm for its weight.
* The Shahtoosh fibre which comes from the Tibetan antelope (Charu), is even finer than pashmina. However, in order for the fibre to be collected the life of the animal must be sacrificed. As a result, this antelope has become an endangered species and it is absolutely forbidden to collect its fibres.
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- PROCESSING TIME:
2 days, if the order is straightforward, i.e., the shawl is in stock and you have provided us with your accurate phone number, email, and address. - SHIPPING DATE:
Orders ready to be dispatched on Friday and Saturday will be shipped on Tuesday morning, or exceptionally on Monday morning.
Orders ready to be shipped on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will leave the following morning. - DATE OF DELIVERY:
Your parcel will be delivered between 7 to 9 days, very exceptionally, within 10 days.
Delivery to Australia takes a few additional days.
Please note that many of our shawls and blankets are handspun and handmade of natural fibers, so occasional irregularities may occur in the weave or embroidery. These should not be considered as imperfections; rather they enhance the individuality of each piece.
You may return any purchase if you are not satisfied. We will fully refund you or give you the opportunity of re-fulfilling your order. However, return shipping cost will be refunded only in the event that there was an oversight, i.e., you have received a shawl or blanket that does not match the one in the order confirmation or the item has a genuine quality or production defect.
Otherwise, the customer is responsible for the shipping charges connected to the return of any item, as well as the responsibility of returning the item securely.
Please call us at +1(778) 722-9844 or email us at info@espritdelhimalaya.com to receive a return number.
This number should appear on the return package. Only packages with this return number will be accepted.
If you wish to receive a credit or make an exchange for the returned item, please include a note informing us what you would like. Always include a phone number where you may be contacted.
We do not accept C.O.D.'s or packages marked "bill recipient."
A five week period should be expected before receiving your refund, from the day you dispatch the package. In many cases the refund may come a lot more quickly.
The conditions required for us to accept the return are:
- The item received by us needs to be in its original condition, as shipped. If its condition is altered in any way we may need to charge restocking fees.
- Please inform us within 7 days from the date you received your item that you wish to return it.
- Depending of your location, we will inform you of an address where the item should be shipped within 15 days of the delivery date.
Do not hesitate to contact us regarding exchanges and returns:
Tel: +1-778-722-9844
Email: andrea@espritdelhimalaya.com
SHAWL SAFELY:
Dissolve a little quantity of mild detergent - like gentle shampoo or woolen soap - with cold or lukewarm water (at 30 °C /86 °F maximum)
Submerge the shawl in the water and move it gently for a few minutes. Do not use fabric softener and rinse the shawl very well by running cool water through it to remove the soap.
You can then take out extra water by applying gentle pressure. NEVER RING, NEVER TWIST.
Remove the excess water by rolling the shawl in a clean towel.
A creation of pure woven perfection, its blend of wool and silk light but strong, warm but breathable, neither too large nor too small, enfolds the user like a personal refuge. Made with consummate skill and pride, dispatched with utmost care and quickness. Thank you!
Michael - Germany
This meditation shawl is absolutely beautiful i love it. Soft, light and very warm without being stifling. Plenty of material to wrap up in. Very impressed with the quality and service i would highly recommend. Came exactly as advertised and quickly considering how far it came to get to the uk.
Michael - United Kingdom
This item (LAKSHMI LIGHT) exceeded my expectations. I have been searching for a replacement for a much loved cashmere shawl I got in India years ago that was lost. I finally found this shawl and anxiously waited for it to arrive. It is perfect...soft, warm and light. Just absolutely beautiful.
Zach - United States
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