Shawls have been part of traditional Russian Women’s costumes since the 18th Century. The original home of the shawl was Kashmir in India. In the 19th century, Russian manufacturers introduced worsted weaving yarns and began producing their own garments. The most well known Russian shawls are those made in Orenburg. Russians that settled in Ural Mountain needed something very warm able to withstand the winters. The famous Orenburg woven shawls are made entirely by hand. They are handspuned and handknitted from the finest down of goats in the region of Orenburg near Ural Mountains.
This beautiful yellow shawl has been made of the Orenburg goat down. It is so light and delicate that can pass through a ring. In spite of its weightlessness you can use it during winter times. 100% wool
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