How to Care for Your Pashmina Shawl: Cleaning, Storing & Reviving

How to Care for Your Pashmina Shawl: Cleaning, Storing & Reviving

A Pashmina shawl is more than a luxury accessory — it’s an heirloom, a piece of heritage woven with artistry and warmth. But like all fine fabrics, it requires gentle care to preserve its beauty for generations. At Shaza, we believe a Pashmina is for life, and with the right practices, it will stay as soft and elegant as the day you first wrapped it around yourself.

Cleaning Your Pashmina

Do’s:

  • Dry Clean Only: Pure Pashmina should always be taken to a trusted dry cleaner specializing in delicate fabrics.
  • Spot Cleaning: For tiny stains, dab gently with a soft damp cloth — never rub.

Don’ts:

  • Avoid machine wash or harsh detergents — they damage the natural fibers.
  • Do not wring or twist the fabric.

Shaza Tip: Always inform your dry cleaner that it’s pure handloom pashmina to ensure expert handling.

Storing Your Pashmina

Proper storage is essential to keep your shawl looking new.

  • Fold, Don’t Hang: Hanging can stretch the delicate weave; always fold neatly.
  • Use Muslin or Cotton Bags: Store in breathable fabric pouches instead of plastic, which traps moisture.
  • Keep Away from Moths: Place cedar balls or natural repellents near storage to protect against moth damage.

Shaza Tip: Never store your Pashmina in direct sunlight — it fades the natural colors.

Reviving Old Pashminas

Over time, even the finest Pashmina may fade, fray, or lose its vibrancy. That doesn’t mean it has reached the end of its journey.

At Shaza, we offer Redesign & Embroidery Services to give your heirloom a new life:

  • Repair delicate embroidery or fabric tears
  • Refresh colors through fabric-friendly processes
  • Transform shawls into stoles, jackets, or capes
  • Add elegant borders or modern embellishments

Your old Pashmina becomes a timeless statement piece once again.

Shaza’s Care Promise

Caring for your Pashmina is an art — and at Shaza, we treat every weave with the respect it deserves. Whether you want cleaning, safe storage advice, or complete revival, our team of artisans ensures your shawl stays as beautiful as your memories tied to it.

With the right care, your Pashmina will not only stay with you — it will become a legacy for the next generation.

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