pashmina wool is obtained from which animal

Pashmina wool is obtained from the undercoat of a special breed of goat known as the Changthangi goat or Pashmina goat. These goats are native to the high- altitude regions of the Himalayas, including Ladakh in India, Nepal, Tibet, and Pakistan. The wool is collected by combing the goats' undercoat during their natural shedding season, typically in spring. This undercoat is fine, soft, and warm, making pashmina shawls highly prized for their luxurious softness and warmth.