Our Story
Two brothers Rajendra Man Singh Basnyat and Rabindra Man Singh Basnyat started a pashmina shop at their 243-year-old ancestral property called Paltan Ghar(an army house) located in Ason, Keltole one of the oldest and busiest marketplaces of Nepal. Their ancestors served closely in the army or a government job. Despite the family culture to go into the army or any government jobs, The two brothers started their first business in 1982 knowing the value of pashmina and or cashmere.
Pashmina has been made in Nepal for thousands of years since the goat is native to the upper Himalayan region the nomads have been herding and farming pashmina goats for thousands of years. These goats are used for making pashmina, but many are used for the local food supply.
About Pashmina Studio
Namaste from the Himalayan Capital we are family-owned handmade cashmere craftsmen and enthusiasts from the Himalayas in Nepal who have been obsessed with making quality cashmere products since 1982. We genuinely believe in slow fashion techniques rather than mass production. We have set very high standards for our products, and it begins by responsibly sourcing the raw materials. Then raw materials go through several meticulous processes with every aspect being dealt with care. So, when our products reach our customers, they get the quality and care we promised. Honestly, we won’t have it any other way.
Since 1982 we have served
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Our Cashmere has been loved by people from 75-plus countries.
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We have made 450,000 plus handmade cashmere shawls and knitwear.
At Pashmina studio our services are
- High-quality cashmere products manufactured using fine fibers.
- Experienced team of skilled artisans with 40 years of experience in cashmere manufacturing.
- Wide range of products including sweaters, scarves, shawls, and blankets, with timeless designs and a focus on craftsmanship.
- Use of azo-free and natural dyes and eco-friendly manufacturing processes for sustainable products.
- Lifetime guarantee on all cashmere products
- B2B service for Pashmina Studio, providing businesses with bulk cashmere products for resale or corporate gifting.
- Custom design and manufacturing services are available for clients with specific needs or requests.