Pashmina is a fine variant of cashmere derived from the Changthangi goat, not by shearing it (like all other types of wool), but by combing the goat. The main center for production is Srinagar where the spinning, weaving and finishing of Pashmina is all done by hand. Pure pashmina is...

Jaamdani, a handwoven fabric, was originally made in cotton and muslin and called Dhakai. The tradition originated in Bengal. Jaamdani is considered as one of the finest varieties of woven muslin and like many other art forms in India, has been passed down from father to son over several generations...