Cashmere scarf from Nepal: how to identify authenticity & care for it properly

A genuine cashmere scarf from Nepal feels different from common mass-produced goods – light, soft, and surprisingly warm. However, precisely because cashmere is so popular, the term is often used for blended fabrics that contain very little real cashmere wool.

How to recognize the authenticity of a cashmere scarf

• Touch: Genuine cashmere feels soft and light, never artificially shiny or stiff.
• Weight: Despite the fine fiber, a hand-woven cashmere scarf is surprisingly warm – a good sign of a high cashmere content.
• Craftsmanship: Hand-woven pieces from Nepal often show small, natural irregularities in the weave – a sign of genuine handiwork rather than mass production.
• Origin information: Reputable dealers transparently state the exact material mix (e.g., 70% cashmere / 30% silk).

How to properly care for a cashmere scarf

1. Wash by hand or on a wool cycle at a maximum of 30°C using a mild wool detergent.
2. Do not wring out; instead, gently press out by rolling it in a towel while lying flat.
3. Lay flat to dry, never hang on a hanger – cashmere will lose its shape otherwise.
4. For storage, fold loosely instead of hanging; ideally, store in a fabric bag rather than plastic.

👉 Discover our hand-woven cashmere scarves from Nepal, for example "Earth Whisper".

Frequently asked question

Can you wash cashmere in the washing machine?
Only on a special wool cycle at a low temperature and with wool detergent – when in doubt, hand washing is the safer choice to protect the fine fiber.