Pashmina is a type of fabric that is considered the finest craftsmanship in the world, transforming exceptionally warm and delicate Cashmere threads into opulent accessories. The term "pashmina" can refer to cashmere wool of the Changthangi cashmere goat, fine Indian cashmere wool, or a synonym for cashmere). The word "pashm" means "wool" in Persian, but in Kashmir, it referred to the raw unspun wool of domesticated Changthangi goats). Pashmina shawls use Cashmere wool, which is the down coat of a rare species of goats found in the Himalayan region, specifically the Changthang region of Ladakh. The wool is manually collected by local herders who rear these goats all their life, and as soon as spring arrives, the moulting season begins, and goats shed their down coat. The portion left on their bodies is professionally combed off, collected, and sent to Kashmir for processing.

Pashmina is considered eight times warmer than sheep wool, yet exceptionally light and fine. The finest Pashmina fabric goes on the journey of three main styles: Pashmina Shawls, Pashmina Wraps, and Pashmina Accessories. Pashmina shawls are elegantly designed in the realms of Kashmir Valley and are premium, with profound styles and designs. There are various types of embroideries adorning the Pashmina, adding to its value and elegance, including Sozni Embroidery, Tilla, Paper Mache, and Kantha embroidery.

In addition, some shawls marketed as pashmina shawls contain (sheep) wool, while other unscrupulous companies marketed artificial fabrics such as viscose and others as "pashmina" with deceptive marketing statements such as "authentic viscose pashmina"). Therefore, it is essential to be aware of the quality of the fabric when purchasing pashmina.