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The Weave<\/em> explores mountain stewardship, development, diplomacy, tourism, and crafts in the context of Nepal and the Himalayas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some articles are practical. Others are historical, analytical, or personal. All are written in the belief that careful observation is more valuable than easy answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shopping for Pashmina in Kathmandu: A Complete Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Seth Sicroff<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 29, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

World-famous for adventure travel and cultural voyeurism, Nepal is also a fabulous shopping destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why the Gesar Pashmina Travel Shawl is the Perfect Luxury Gift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Dr. Jessie Voigts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 29, 2021<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
It’s a cold, damp, rainy day. You’re chilled to the bone, and nothing seems to warm you up – not coffee or tea, or cocoa or toasty wool socks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Truth about Pashmina
(It’s cashmere.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
 by Seth Sicroff<\/p>\n\n\n\n
January 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pashmina<\/em> is simply the indigenous word for cashmere<\/em>…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Those Google Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
by Seth Sicroff<\/p>\n\n\n\n
January 29, 2021
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Why are Pashmina shawls banned?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the difference between a scarf<\/em> and a pashmina<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you know if a pashmina is pure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Independent backpacker tourism: Key to sustainable development in remote mountain destinations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
by Seth Sicroff, et al.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
January 29, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Multifunctionality of mountain ecosystems is a goal that is sometimes most compatible with independent backpacker tourism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hillary Model, Hillary Medal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
by Seth Sicroff<\/p>\n\n\n\n
April 20, 2015<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
The revolutionary model of development assistance that shaped the Sir Edmund Hillary Mountain Legacy Medal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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