In the 1700s, the East India Company began importing cashmere shawls, named for the region, Kashmir, in which they were produced, from South Asia to England, as Suchitra Choudhury writes in “Tex ...

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A cashmere sweater is a versatile, durable, seasonless investment that can last decades — as long as you keep the moths away. However, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming because of the ...

So next time you're wearing your favorite cashmere scarf or sweater, you'll now know what makes this material so unique and luxurious. EDITOR'S NOTE: This video was originally published in May 2019.

Cashmere is known for being one of the softest fibers in the world. Its thin hairs mean that it can be woven into incredibly soft, luxurious garments and it's long lasting, but it comes at a cost ...