Women Life

With just one shahtoosh shawl costing well over $1000, it’s little wonder only the wealthy elite can afford such luxury.

But $1000 is a drop in the ocean compared to the devastating effects the luxury of owning a shahtoosh shawl is having on the herds of Tibetan Antelope. The true cost of these shawls is the decline of a vulnerable species in order to satisfy human vanity.

What Is A Shahtoosh Shawl?

In Persian, ‘Shahtoosh’ means ‘King of Wools’a perfect description for an ultra fine wool that’s softer than either Angora, Pashmina and Cashmere.

Shahtoosh shawls are so incredibly lightweight that they can be