ROYAN CASHMERE SCARF

Regular price: £235.00
Sale price: £235.00
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This delicately textured cashmere and silk-blend scarf was handwoven in Afghanistan.This scarf’s naturally white fibre base has been dyed with 100% natural dye, made from ground saffron. Light and durable the scarf’s combination of cashmere and silk offers strength and softness, making it the perfect companion all year round.

Composition: 50% raw cashmere, 50% raw silk
Size: 60cm x 190cm

Free UK shipping on orders over £200
Free shipping to Europe on orders over £250/€290

CARE

Hand wash with a mild detergent or regular shampoo. Alternatively, dry clean or machine wash using the cold, delicate setting.

SIZE

One size: 60cm x 190cm

Shipping

Shipping Terms:

We will aim to dispatch orders within 3-4 working days of purchase date but please be aware that we are a small team and delays can occur. We offer a single flat rate shipping option: tracked shipping with Royal Mail.

* For addresses in the UK, estimate shipping time is 2-3 business days.
* International shipping is available to all destinations. For all addresses outside the UK, estimate shipping time is 5-12 business days.
* ISHKAR is not responsible for customs duties or taxes on EU/international shipments, nor is it responsible for delays associated with the import process.

We offer free shipping for:

UK orders over £200
European orders over £250

Returns

Extended Christmas Returns - for orders placed online from Mon 27 November to Thu 21 December 2023:

Full price items may be returned for a refund or exchange (subject to our returns policy) until Mon 15 January 2024.

Returns Policy:

We will be happy to offer a full refund (excluding shipping) on items returned within 14 days of receipt of delivery.

* Returned items must be unworn, unwashed and undamaged products purchased directly from ISHKAR.com.
* Proof of purchase is required.
* Sale Items are non-refundable.
* Custom and made-to-order objects are non-refundable unless faulty.
* Photography prints are printed to order and are therefore not refundable.
* For defective, damaged or incorrect items, please notify us within five days of delivery in order to receive a refund/exchange.
* Email us at contact@ishkar.com to organise the return.

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Story

THE MATERIAL

This scarf is made entirely in Afghanistan: the raw silk is grown and spun in Herat, and the cashmere comes from goats reared in the Hindu Kush mountains. While Afghanistan has a long tradition of silk artistry, dating back to the ancient silk road, cashmere production is relatively new. 90% of goats in Afghanistan produce cashmere, but the majority of goat herders are not aware of its luxury value. Azezena is training herders on sustainable farming and dehairing techniques, helping them to achieve higher quality cashmere and thereby higher prices for the natural fibre.

THE WEAVER

Sheela is a master weaver who joined AZEZANA in 2006. Sheela believes “everyone has a duty to make the most of their chances in life and not waste it. Whoever does so under harsh conditions, deserves respect and dignity,” she says.

THE IMPACT

AZEZANA is an Afghanistan-based social enterprise established in 2003 with the aim to provide vulnerable women with the skills they need to become financially independent. AZEZANA employs 11 women in Kabul who lead the production process from start to finish. On top of their salaries, each weaver is offered daily education and healthcare.