About us
SADHU is a range of luxurious and exquisite Pashmina scarves and shawls, hand-spun and hand-woven in Kashmir, India.
Pashmina is referred to the purest form of Cashmere, which is handspun and hand-woven in Kashmir.
And the story of Sadhu scarves and stoles is the story of Pashmina.
Sadhu's collection of scarves and stoles is inspired by the glorious heritage of Kashmir and its unparalleled beauty. They showcase the 2000-year-old legacy of Pashmina as narrated by Kashmiri weavers, the seekers and keepers of this ancient skill. And they encapsulate in their design, the pristine beauty of Kashmir and all her mystic brilliance. Read More
Sustainable Art
The brand is committed to preserving the heritage of Pashmina and sustainable methods of production. Right from sourcing to dyeing to spinning and weaving, SADHU scarves and shawls are entirely handmade, making them 100% sustainable. They are a perfect tribute to the dying art of hand weaving and hand spinning, empowering Kashmiri weavers and artisans, while preserving and promoting the traditional production techniques of the region, believed to be two thousand years old.
Pashmina
Centuries ago, the Kashmiris discovered the warm, soft fleece of the Pashmina goat and began spinning it by hand into yarn. The yarn was then woven on village looms. As the weave took shape, it meshed in their tales of love and their expressions of the land’s ethereal beauty. And the very unique, very magical Pashmina shawl was born.
Ever since Pashmina has been woven and spun in the Kashmir valley through the centuries. Its legacy has been kept alive by Kashmiri weavers, who are the seekers and keepers of this ancient skill. One generation hands down its skills to the next and in this manner, the pristine beauty of pashmina and all her mystic brilliance is preserved for posterity.
Making Of Pashmina
The making of pashmina is a fascinating story.
It comprises the following stages.
- Yarn Spinning: The Kashmiri artisans have perfected the art of hand-spinning fine pashmina yarn.
- Pre-Loom Preparatory Stage: The yarn is separated for use as warp and weft.
- Weaving: Due to the extremely fragile nature of the hand-spun yarn, weaving pashmina is a time-consuming process...
- Post-Loom Processes: The woven fabric is washed with reetha or soap-nut and sent to a purge or finisher, who tweezes, clips, and brushes it to get rid of its superfluous flaws.