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Q: Where did cashmere get its name?
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Which goats give their name to a soft yarn?

Mohair comes from Angora goats and cashmere is produced by cashmere goats.


What goats give their name to soft yarn?

Cashmere goats produce cashmere and Angoras produce mohair.Cashmere goats


How was cashmere used in India?

Cashmere is most popular in India with name Pashmina. But these days it is very difficult to find real meaning of cashmere/pashmina as lot of fake cashmere/pashmina is in market. But in reality cashmere and pashmina refer to same type of fabric.Historically Pashmina or Cashmere has been used in India to manufacture Shawls which are popular with name Pashmina Shalws. Please don't get confused by lot of fake pashmina shawls sold in market by name of PASHMINAS.Specially regions in state of Kashmir and Himachal are most popular for Cashmere / pashmina shawls. Also these are regions where most of cashmere is produced in India.Please refer to link in the Related Links Section below for futher detailed information about cashmere and pashmina.


In which country is the name cashmere originated?

modern America


What is the difference between angora and cashmere?

Pashmina and Cashmere refers to same type of wool. In Wool act Pashmina is not yet recognized. Cashmere is the only name recognized by wool act. And there are strict conditions for a particular clothing item to be labeled as cashmere. Due to this some people are using name Pashmina to sell adulterated cashmere. It doesn't mean all pashmina is fake. But you should better check it properly before buying if it is real pashmina or cashmere. To know more about Pashmina and cashmere use link in RELATED LINK SECTION BELOW:


What is the other name for goat hair?

Fibre, mohair or cashmere


Is cashmere warm?

cashmere


Where is the Cashmere Museum in Cashmere Washington located?

The address of the Cashmere Museum is: 600 Cotlets Way, Cashmere, WA 98815


Where is the Cashmere Community Library in Cashmere located?

The address of the Cashmere Community Library is: 300 Woodring, Cashmere, 98815 1061


Is there animal hair in cashmere?

Yes cashmere is a fibre produced by cashmere goats.


Where does cashmere wool originate?

Cashmere wool comes from Cashmere sheep in Kashmir.


What cashmere does Ralph Lauren sell?

Ralph Lauren sell a number of cashmere items in their clothing range. One can buy cashmere sweaters, a cabled cashmere throw and cashmere throw pillows.