What are the different types of Pashminas?

Fashion scarves have always been one of the most wanted fashion accessory by women. Whether it is taken for style or form warmth they add chic to the attire and a complement to the outfit being worn. The fashion scarves are produced by designers and they can be handmade as well. They are available in different types of fabrics, textures and styles that can add glamour in any season with clothes.
Pashmina shawls or Pashminas are the most loved scarf type. They provide timeless attractiveness in wearing shawls and scarves. Pashminas are known for their softness and comfort. They are made from the wool of the Himalayan mountain goats in the regions of Pakistan, Nepal and India. Pashmina shawls are not made purely from the pashm wool of the goats but a certain amount of silk and other types of wool is added to give durability to the shawl. Pashminas are available in the form of scarves, stoles, wraps and shawls ideal for usage in winters as well as the spring and fall season.
Pashminas come in a variety of color combinations. Solid Pashmina shawls are available in single tone colors and embroided or pleated shawls are provided in combinations of different colors. The solid Pashminas are available in silk form as well more commonly known as silk shawls with a small percentage of Pashmina wool. Silk Pashmina shawls are very elegant evening wears for ladies. They can be taken with formal and casual dresses. The mono tone colors in the solid silk Pashminas can complement the outfit in the most exquisite way.
Embroidered Pashminas are the most expensive type. Usually hand embroidery is done on the shawls since the Pashmina is the made up of the most delicate thickness. The cloth normally cannot be worked upon with a machine so manual labor is required. Sozni, Aari and Tilla types of embroidery are done on Pashminas making them suitable formal wraps in winters.
Another type of Pashminas is the Cashmere Pashminas. These are made of Cashmere wool that is available from the same region of Pashmina. Cashmere is slightly thicker than Pashmina and usually both are considered the same. Cashmere Pashminas have more percentage of Cashmere wool used in its production. It is a top choice after pure Pashminas for women with exotic taste in fashion. Designers usually complement their collections with Cashmere scarves and stoles. These are also worn by many celebrities as their fashion statement.
Types of Pashmina shawls and scarves vary with the country it is being used in. Some use it for head covering and some as neckties. Their most common use is to be used as fashion scarves around the neck. Fashion scarves available in Pashminas, cotton, chenille, chiffon and lace styles to complement the clothes worn in any season. The types of Pashmina shawls can also be chosen according to the season they most reflect.