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Ikat weaving is a technique for dyeing and weaving fabric in which the yarn is tied and dyed before it is woven into a patterned cloth. The word "ikat" comes from the Indonesian word "mengikat", meaning "to tie"....

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When autumn comes, the colours in nature change to brown and warm shades - the earth tones. Earth tones are always a safe choice for autumn and winter....

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We have all found a small hole in our clothes. Your favourite sweater is now ruined. Or is it? Here is how to repair small holes with fusible interfacing....

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We often get questions about choosing a pashmina, so here we review some of the different qualities that matter for the final product, to make it easier for you to choose the right scarf....

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In this post we show how to use a garment steamer as an alternative to the iron. A steamer can quickly make most garments look new by removing unwanted creases and folds....

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The paisley pattern with its teardrop-shaped figures has survived and been almost immortalised in the fashion world. Learn about the origins of paisley....

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The tie divides opinion. More and more men are dropping the tie altogether. So what is the alternative? The scarf is a fine way to add colour to your outfit....

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When you wear your wool garments, pilling will inevitably appear. It can easily be solved with a comb designed to remove pilling from wool and cashmere....

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Sustainable clothing is the trend of the moment. But in most cases it is a smokescreen meant to divert the consumer's attention from the enormous resource consumption of the clothing and textile industry....

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Your favourite sweater that used to fit perfectly is now shrunk beyond recognition after washing. Let us look at what happens when wool shrinks and, not least, how to avoid it....

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Yak wool, like cashmere, is a luxury fibre known and loved for its fantastic softness. Far less yak wool is produced than cashmere, which is why this fibre is even more exclusive....

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In the tourist area of Thamel in Kathmandu there are literally thousands of shops selling pashmina scarves. As a tourist it can be hard to navigate the huge selection and insistent sellers....

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We opened PashminaWear because scarves and shawls are our great passion and absolute favourite accessory. The great advantage of the scarf is that it always fits. On this page we give you inspiration for how to tie a scarf in new ways....

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There are many myths about pashmina floating around out there. The biggest confusion seems to be what the difference between cashmere and pashmina is. The short story is there is absolutely no difference. Both pashmina and cashmere are fabrics made from the undercoat of domesticated goats living on high elevations primarily in Himalaya....