Handspun Pure Pashmina Cashmere V-Neck Sweater Vest

100% Pure Pashmina Cashmere Sweater from Ladakh

A remarkably soft and warm sweater vest, hand-knit in Ladakh from 100% pure, handspun pashmina cashmere sourced from the Changthangi goats. Its relaxed V-neck silhouette, airy texture and naturally irregular stitches preserve the beauty of genuine old-world handcraft.

Made in generous large, loose fit by women artisans in the Ladakh Himalayas, every piece is quietly unique—created for those who value exceptional natural fibres and the unmistakable character of something made entirely by hand.

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A Rare Expression of Pure Pashmina

This is not an ordinary cashmere sweater. It begins in the high-altitude landscape of Ladakh, with the extraordinarily fine fleece of the Changthangi goats—the traditional source of genuine pashmina.

The natural fibre is carefully spun by hand (2-ply twisted) before being transformed, one stitch at a time, into a soft and beautifully relaxed sweater vest. It is hand-knit by women artisans in Ladakh, including grandmothers who continue the region’s inherited knitting traditions.

The loose V-neck silhouette is designed for comfortable layering. Wear it over a fine cotton shirt, a fitted long-sleeved top or a simple dress. Its generous large shape falls easily over the body, while the sleeveless construction provides warmth without feeling heavy or restrictive.

What makes this piece special can be seen and felt in its surface. The yarn is not perfectly uniform. Individual stitches may vary slightly, delicate fibres rise softly from the surface, and the garment may carry subtle differences in shape and tension. These are not manufacturing defects. They are the honest signatures of handspun yarn and patient human hands.

Pure pashmina provides remarkable warmth while remaining exceptionally light and soft. Unlike a mass-produced machine-knit, this sweater possesses an organic texture and quiet individuality that cannot be precisely duplicated.

Created for those who value natural materials, disappearing skills and objects made slowly, this is a piece to wear, preserve and treasure for years.

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Cashmere vs. Pashmina Cashmere. What's the difference?

• Cashmere: Cashmere wool (15-19 microns) is one of the softest and warmest wools in the world and comes from many parts of the world, including Mongolia and China.

• Pashmina Cashmere:  Pashmina cashmere (8-15 microns), on the other hand, is the finest variety of Cashmere coming only from Changtangi goats of Ladakh/Kashmir Himalayas of India, where they graze and breed at high altitudes (above 14,000 feet) in freezing weather. You can say all Pashmina is Cashmere, but every Cashmere is not Pashmina.

PRODUCT DETAILS  

• Fibre: 100% pure pashmina cashmere
• Origin: Changthangi goat wool from Ladakh
• Yarn: Traditionally handspun, 2-ply twisted
• Construction: Entirely hand-knit
• Makers: Women artisans in the Ladakh Himalayas
• Style: Sleeveless sweater vest
• Size: 27" (length) x 38" (chest)
• Neckline: V-neck
• Fit: Relaxed, loose L/XL fit
• Colour: Natural warm ivory
• Weight: 342 gms (100% pashmina wool)
• Texture: Soft, airy and naturally irregular
• Warmth: Lightweight warmth without unnecessary bulk
• Production: Artisan-made in very limited quantities
• Each piece is individually made and naturally unique
• Gender neutral

FROM THE LADAKH HIMALAYAS

In Ladakh, knitting is more than a production method—it is knowledge carried through generations.

This sweater was hand-knit by women artisans using traditionally handspun pashmina yarn. Their patient work gives every piece its own subtle rhythm, texture and personality. By choosing it, you are choosing an authentic handmade garment over anonymous mass production—and helping traditional skills remain valued.

WHY YOU’LL TREASURE IT

✓ Made from 100% pure pashmina cashmere
✓ Traditionally handspun and hand-knit
✓ Exceptionally soft, warm and lightweight
✓ Relaxed silhouette designed for comfortable layering
✓ Made by women artisans in the Ladakh Himalayas
✓ Naturally unique—no two handmade pieces are identical
✓ A rare alternative to standardized, machine-made cashmere

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CARE FOR YOUR PASHMINA

• Air between wears rather than washing frequently
• Gently hand wash in cold water with a cashmere-safe cleanser
• Do not soak, rub, wring or twist
• Press out moisture gently using a clean towel
• Reshape and dry flat, away from direct heat and sunlight
• Do not hang while wet
• Store folded in a breathable garment bag
• Protect from moths using cedar or another fabric-safe repellent
• Professional cashmere cleaning is recommended when needed

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Perfectly Imperfect

• The whole process of pashmina making is organic, natural and sustainable. Sorting, cleaning, carding, spinning, dying and weaving are done by hand using traditional tools with minimal and no damage to the environment. And since it is made by hand on a traditional loom, there might be some minor imperfections that are unique to products made by hand. Please do not treat them as defects.
  

• Small variations in stitch size, yarn thickness, texture, symmetry and measurement are natural characteristics of handspun and hand-knit work. Fine surface fibres and occasional slubs are also inherent to pure pashmina yarn. These details are not defects—they are part of the garment’s authenticity and ensure that every sweater is genuinely one of a kind.