How to Tell Fake from Real Pashmina

Labels and price are the best indicators of a real pashmina. A real pashmina will have the origin and acceptable percentage, 80 to 100 percent of pashmina, clearly labeled. It should be from Nepal or the Kashmir region of India, and priced from $40 to $80 for a simple scarf. Consumers should be wary of labels such as 100 percent viscose pashmina, 100 percent pashmina feel, or 100 percent pashmina blend, as they are misleading and most likely contain very little pashmina wool. Examine products made in China, or countries other than the traditional origin, with a critical eye