Whats with the dimensions of the “full-size” shawls Whats up with that?
Conventionally, the full-size is supposed to measure 82″ x 32″ or some weavers go for 35″ x 78″. The natural un dyed pashminas may correspond to these values, but the cloth shrinks in length by about 4% (roughly 3″) during the dying process. These days there has been some attempt to compensate for the shrinkage by increasing the measurements. At the same time, it is very hard to arrive at an objective measurement of such an elastic cloth. Remember that these are supposed to be hand-woven, with some variability in weaving style, loom tension, and so on: naturally there is inconsistency in the precise measurements. Some sellers prefer to advertise the maximum dimensions; others feel safer advertising minimum measurements. We state dimensions that are nearer the minimum — generally the true measurements are a bit longer. However pashmina shawls or stoles or mufflers or scarves or blankets can be made in any sizes as per the order of customers but the minimum requirement i.e. 25 of each o
