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Q: What is Pashmina?
A: Pashmina is a delicate fibre that is used to make the finest shawls in the world. Pashmina Shawls are famous for their rich history and have been made by the finest artisans for centuries in the valley of Kashmir.
Q: Where are Pashmina Shawls made?
A: Pashmina shawls have been made for centuries in the valley of Kashmir. They were first introduced in the valley by the famous 15th century Sultan Zain-ul-Aabedin also known as "Bud Shah", who encouraged skilled craftsmen from Central Asia to intruduce different arts in the valley. The shawls had their first journey of fame in the Western world when the British came to India. In the late 18th and 19th centuries, it was very common for rich women in Europe to own a Pashmina. Although now Pashmina Shawls are also made in northern India and Nepal, they art spead by Kashmiris migrating to these places. Today the true and authentic designs of this ancient art is only preserved in its true glory in the hands of the Kashmiri artisan who has learnt his skill from his or her forefathers directly.
Q: What is the history behind Pashmina Bazar?
A: Pashmina Bazar is the only Pashmina Seller online that can proudly claim a direct link to the history of Pashmina Shawls and Kashmir. Our ancestors came to Kashmir from Central Asia around the same time as Sultan Zain-ul-Aabedin was encouraging immigration to the valley. Our ancestor in Kashmir was a high ranking official in the court of the Sultan. Our great grand father was famously known as "Tibet Bakal" or "Merchant of Tibet" in the late 19th century. He would travel from Srinagar, Kashmir to Ladakh and all the way to Tibet on horseback for journeys that lasted months. He would return back with the fabric "Pashm" that would be then used to create the beautiful Pashmina Shawls. Continuing in his and our ancestor's journey in the Valley of Kashmir, we are proud to bring back the real Pashmina to the world through our online store. 
Q: Where is Pashmina Bazar based?
A: Pashmina Bazar is based in Srinagar, the heart of the beatuful valley of Kashmir. We are located at the following address:
 
Pashmina Bazar
Boulevard Road
Srinagar
Jammu & Kashmir
India    190 001
Q: Who makes the shawls sold at Pashmina Bazar?
A: All the shawls sold at Pashmina Bazar are created by the same families of artisans whose ancestors first learned the art centuries ago. The designs used to create the shawls are handed down the generations and new designs are created by using the expert knowledge of the elder craftsmen in the family who have spent their lives weaving Pashmina Shawls. We are proud to be the first online store that provides their customers with such a variety from the very heart of Pashmina, the valley of Kashmir.