eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.
Hijab is an Islamic injunction from the Qur'an legislating women to conceal their heads and chests (Surah 24:31). (See second Reference) Women can meet Islamic law, and enjoy Hijab fashion, which varies with fabric, accessories or seasonal styles. more »
Whether worn out of religious conviction, as a political statement or purely for fashion's sake, hijabs can be elegant and beautiful. Although there are many ways to wear the hijab, the following instructions are for one of the most widely used hijab styles. more »
Shopping for older girls does not need to be difficult or complicated. Most girls over age 10 have common needs and desires. They typically like technology and gravitate toward gadgets that are fun and interesting. Whatever your price range, you are sure to find something unique that an older girl will like. more »
Colors are known to affect human perceptions and feelings. Colors affect mood and individual personalities. Color plays a powerful role in romantic attraction. When you feel as if you will never attract that special person who moves the ground beneath you, consider using color to put the odds in your favor. Use color to reignite... more »
In-laws can be difficult to shop for, especially if you do not feel you know them well. Whether you purchase traditional gifts for him and her, or get them a joint gift, shopping for your in-laws doesn't have to be a headache. Even if your spouse doesn't have any good ideas, you can still have a successful gift-buying experience. more »
If your spouse has a sister or your brother has a new wife, you now have a sister-in-law to shop for at holiday times. Whether you go with a... more »
What makes someone irresistible to the opposite sex? Transform yourself into an object of desire that no one can resist. more »
Synagogue dress codes will vary by congregation as well as by branch of Judaism. Also consider geography - regional tendencies may also influence... more »
Pashmina refers to a type of fine cashmere wool and the textiles made from it."LuxFib">"OED"/> The name comes from Pashmineh, made from Persian pashm ("wool")."OED">"Pashmina." The Oxford English Dictionary. 2nd ed. 1989. The wool comes from changthangi or pashmina goat, which is a special breed of goat indigenous to high altitudes of the Himalayas. Pashmina shawls are hand spun, woven and embroidered in Kashmir, and made from fine cashmere fibre."LuxFib"/>"LuxKnit">
History
The fibre is also known as pashm or pashmina for its use in the handmade shawls of Kashmir.Encyclopedia Britannica (2008). cashmere. The woolen shawls made from wool in Kashmir find written mention in Indian texts between 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD.ebpasm>Encyclopedia Britannica (2008). kashmir shawl. However, the founder of the cashmere wool industry is traditionally held to be the 15th century ruler of Kashmir, Zayn-ul-Abidin, who introduced weavers from Central Asia.ebpasm/>
Cashmere shawls have been manufactured in Nepal and Kashmir for thousands of years. The test for a quality pashmina is warmth and feel.
Production
The goat sheds its winter coat every spring. One goat sheds approximately 3-6 ounces of the fibre. See also Cashmere wool
To meet the demand, the goats are now commercially reared in the Gobi Desert area in Inner and Outer Mongolia. The region has identical harsh weather conditions to those of the Himalayan region, and is thereby apt for the goats to grow this inner wool, but also has acres of grazing ground to produce cashmere economically and commercially. During spring (the molting season) the goats shed this inner wool, which regrows in winter. The inner wool is collected and spun to produce cashmere. The quality of the cashmere produced in the Gobi Desert is just as high as that produced in the Himalayas, while the costs are less.
A softening process is used by manufacturers of 100% pashmina products, which gi read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pashmina
Connect with people who share your interest by joining one of our Groups:
End Stages of Pancreatic Cancer
How to Get Discount Tickets to Las Vegas Shows
Dos & Don'ts of Workman's Comp
How to Get Fired Gracefully
How to Stop a Shopaholic
How to Drive Defensively During the Holidays
Wonders of the World
Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
