Himalaya Trading Co. Iris Blue Pashmina and Silk Shawl

I bought this item for my mom as a Christmas present. The reviews were great, but then after I bought it, a couple of poor reviews came up. I was worried that perhaps the current ones were from a different lot or something. I am happy to say that my mom likes it a lot. Says the color is beautiful and it is very soft. The size is "very generous" in her words; which I think means it is a little bit big for a small lady like her. I think she can use it as a wrap or (probably more frequently) as a blanket on the bus or plane when we are travelling this summer.

First, this scarf appealed to me because of the vibrant color. Then, I received the product in the mail; it was not soft at all, it feels like rubbing your face into an sandy towel that you took to the beach. Thus, the quality is poor, if I wasn't that lazy then I would return it and get my money back. Right now it's sitting in my closet until I think of something better to do with it.

for the price and the materials (pashima/silk) this should have been much softer to the touch - instead it is a bit scratchy and had a bad odor as well (which did disappear after airing it out)

Loved the color. I have purchased Pashmina's from Overstock before. The vaule is terrific and quality is excellent.