Plural of cashmere; plural instances of the soft, fine wool from Kashmir goats used to make luxurious fabrics and clothing.
From Kashmir, the geographic region. Kashmir was famous for its goats and this prized wool was exported via the Silk Road, eventually giving the material its English name.
Cashmere has remained a luxury for 500+ years because these goats only produce small amounts of fiber in harsh mountain conditions—it's one of the few materials that hasn't been successfully synthesized or mass-produced cheaply.
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