Tasting conference – The history of cashmere: a success with fluffy fur!

Hôtel littéraire Le Swann, 11/15 rue de Constantinople

Let's see how a little goat from northern India conquered the world!\n\nIn northern India, the Kashmir region stretches over more than 150 km of length and 30 km of width. Since the 16th century European travelers have marveled at the delicacy and softness of its fabrics. By the end of the 17th century Britain began importing scarves and squares called “shawls” but it was Bonaparte on his return from Egypt who brought them to give… In the 19th century cashmere became a sign of wealth indispensable in a wardrobe. We will see how a small goat...