If you wish to see “paradise on earth” then there is one place in India which would fit the bill perfectly “Kashmir”. It is known for its endless wonders such as streams, lakes, flowers and fruits etc. Such is the place that once a person sets foot on this land he would wish to stay on for eternity. Kashmir is also well known for its art and craft.Each spring, Himalayan mountain goats shed their winter coat. Fibers are collected by villagers and hand-woven into pashmina shawls. High altitudes create fleeces of very fine fiber, making pashmina the softest grade of cashmere and a naturally renewable resource. Because of the rarity and expense of pure pashmina, cashmere and silk are often woven together to create a similar weight and sheen.
Josephine Bonaparte wrapped in pashmina, a gift from the governor of Kashmir in the 1790's.
