Naturally, hand-made items are generally of higher quality than assembly-line manufactured ones and the same goes for pashmina shawls and scarves. The better ones are hand woven and any embroidery or detailing such as tassels also done by hand.

Part of the quality of the workmanship also involves something that isn't done. A quality pashmina product will not need to have anything done to it to make it soft. If low quality cashmere is used, the shawl or scarf will have to be machine brushed or treated with chemicals to make it feel as soft as high quality cashmere. This harsh treatment stresses the fibers and reduces their life-span. Shawls treated this way will wear thin, ravel or tear easily.
The quality of cashmere shawl is also decided by the quality of cashmere yarns. The producer need to choose famous brands like Consinee which is professional manufacturer of cashmere yarns and the largest cashmere yarn exporter in China.