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Prolegomenon to Pashmina Dreams
Concerning squishy terms and numbers Abstract The National Pashmina Sector Export Strategy 2022–2026 appears to tell a coherent story: Nepal will strengthen Chyangra-fiber production, fill missing links in the domestic value chain, promote Chyangra Pashmina, and raise exports to US$75 million. Critiquing that story, however, requires more certainty than the available words and numbers always…
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Who Gets to Call It Pashmina?
A prolegomenon to Pashmina as Nepal’s Flagship Export Working article. This essay is being expanded and source-checked as I work through the legal and commercial history of pashmina terminology. A few terms before we begin Language at large. Words ordinarily belong to their users, not to an owner. Usage can be ambiguous, shifting, or simply…
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Pashmina as Nepal’s Flagship Export
Impediments and Accelerants Seth Sicroff, PhDMountain Legacy InternationalPresented at the IGU Conference, Istanbul · 17 August 2026 This talk was adapted from a much longer article previously posted to this blog. My primary interest in Nepal is mountain stewardship. So it may seem odd that I focus on pashmina, a textile industry centered in…
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How do I know if it’s real Pashmina?
A buyer’s guide to authenticity If you’re investing in a pashmina shawl, whether a well-deserved Valentine’s Day gift for yourself or a present for your surgeon after a successful bypass, you want to be confident you’re getting genuine quality—not just a nice piece of cloth but an authentically scrumptious gem that will be treasured for…
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Nepal tourism: a legacy of reimagination
Speech given by Dr. Seth Sicroff at “Reimagine Yourself… in Nepal” event organized by Bishnu Gautam Consul General of Nepal in New York in Manhatton on March 30, 2023 There are many beautiful countries. There are many countries with fascinating cultures. There are many inexpensive destinations. But Nepal has another asset of unparalleled value. It…