Dressed Classic: Cashmere with a "K": The Controversial History of a Shawl
05/10/22 • 44 min
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We revisit our episode on the complex and controversial history of the nineteenth century fashion trend for "cashmere" shawls. The highly coveted luxury goods were original to the Kashmir region, created by master weavers and artisans who continue their craft to this very day.
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We revisit our episode on the complex and controversial history of the nineteenth century fashion trend for "cashmere" shawls. The highly coveted luxury goods were original to the Kashmir region, created by master weavers and artisans who continue their craft to this very day.
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