| For those unfamiliar with a Pashmina scarf, let me | | | | on the sand and grass. They are a fashionable |
| explain. The word pashmina refers to the type of | | | | alternative to your everyday quilt or beach |
| wool used to make the material. The wool is | | | | blanket. |
| developed from a special breed of Himalaya goat | | | | Decorate the room |
| called a changthangi. Pashmina wool is hand spun | | | | Pashminas make great decoration pieces. Use |
| and embroidered in Kashmir, hence the cashmere | | | | them as throws for a chair or ottoman. If you |
| trait. | | | | have a neutral color scheme, the pashmina throw |
| Most of us see pashmina scarves worn by | | | | adds an accent color that can be easily changed. |
| women to keep their neck or face warm during | | | | You can also lay them over a coffee table as a |
| the colder months. But, pashminas can be used | | | | tablecloth or place them in the center of a dining |
| for much more than just warmth. | | | | table, with a candle or flowers, as a centerpiece. |
| Add color | | | | Wrap a gift |
| Spice up a basic black or white shirt by adding a | | | | Using a pashmina scarf to wrap a present for a |
| beautifully woven cashmere pashmina. You can | | | | friend or loved one not only creates a beautiful |
| drape the scarf around your neck or roll in up | | | | wrapping but they also get to keep the scarf as |
| through your belt loops for a fancy and colorful | | | | a gift! This is a great idea if you buy a small |
| belt. Scarves make a bland shirt or dress | | | | candle or knickknack for a bridesmaid gift. The |
| transform into multiple vibrant outfits. | | | | pashmina scarf wrapping becomes part of the |
| Hide bare arms | | | | presentation and can be used by the bridesmaids |
| Most bridesmaid or wedding attire dresses are | | | | on your wedding day too. |
| sleeveless. If you are self conscious of your arms | | | | Swaddle a baby |
| or have not been able to get that summer glow | | | | Pashmina scarves are so soft that they can be |
| you wished you had, a pashmina scarf is a great | | | | used as a stylish baby blanket. The size makes |
| way to elegantly cover up. Use the scarf as an | | | | them great for swaddling too! |
| evening wrap any time of the year. | | | | As you can see, pashminas are much more them |
| Relax at the park or beach | | | | a scarf for the winter months. So, the next time |
| Pashmina scarves come in all sizes. Larger | | | | you start packing up your cold weather gear for |
| versions make great blankets for a picnic at the | | | | the summer months, remember to keep your |
| park or catching some rays at the beach. They | | | | pashminas around! |
| can be draped over a beach chair or laid directly | | | | |