Shawl Wallah - Ethically Produced Pashmina (Cashmere) Shawls

A project in Calgary, Canada by Greg Doudican
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Ethically sourced, pure Pashmina shawls from the Valley of Kashmir, Northern India; the birthplace of Pashminas.
Backers: 202
Average Pledge Per Backer: $154

Funded: $31,201 of $25,000
Dates: Sep 3rd -> Oct 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Greg Doudican
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Latest News

Stretch Goal! An ambitious $35,000!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Just for the heck of it, we're putting in a stretch goal! So, if we reach $35,000 (it's called "stretch" for a reason I guess!), everyone who has pledge for a shawl, will get a free Medium-sized paper mâché box (worth $25). And yes, you'll get one... (Read More)

I was not prepared for this...

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
My fiancee, Kathleen "the saint" Picketts, has put up with a stressed out, emotionally unstable, and generally unpredictable ME for the last 30 days. It has not been easy! Something I stressed about was how to show/tell/express how grateful I am to... (Read More)

All Hands On Deck and NEW REWARD OPTIONS!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
So, a potential backer has written me asking to combine shawls and boxes. Makes sense.  Here's what we've got: $145 (save $15 from buying separate). This gives you One Solid Colour Pashmina Shawl, and One Large Paper Mache Box ($35 shipping outside... (Read More)

Our Designers, More Designs, And 87% Funded!

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I...can't even think straight. For the last week I've been pulling every trick out of every bag I could think of to spread the word about the campaign. It looks like it may be working! We have got just under 70 hours left, and 13% to go!  I was... (Read More)

New Rewards! And Press! AND 100 BACKERS!

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I imagine most Kickstarter campaigners feel as scattered and sleepless as I do, with 1 week to go, and a ways to go with funding! That being said, we just hit 100 backers (Hey Zeus!), and are sitting at 62% funded (we were 35 about 4 days ago!). ... (Read More)

More press! Let's kick it up a notch!

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
What an amazing write up from Zoe at The Good Wardrobe: http://www.thegoodwardrobe.com/shawl-wallah-crowdfunding-pashminas-for-people-and-planet Remember all, free shipping in Canada and the UK! For the British, choose "ship to Canada" to ensure no... (Read More)

#WinterIsComing! And word from our families!

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello team! Well, first the REALLY good news. That is, we have made contact with our families. They are relatively safe, but there has been extremely widespread economic devastation due to the flooding. Here are some before and after pictures of the... (Read More)

New Designs! And More Photos

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all! We were saving a few new designs for the launch of London Fashion Week, and now that it is upon us, we thought we'd show you all what they are! Here are some great pieces that will be available through the Patterned Pashmina rewards:Art... (Read More)

Update #2 - Kashmir in the News

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, A more sombre post (and one I was reluctant to make as what marketing professional would tell a brand to advertise negative news?). As many of you may have read or seen recently, Jammu and Kashmir is going through a devastating flood:... (Read More)

Update #1 - Off to a great start, and the opening of operations in the UK!

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers and Viewers alike, As cliche as it may sound, it is pretty humbling to see people we have never met back our project based on our Kickstarter campaign. Thank you to those backers that have been with us since we created Shawl Wallah, and... (Read More)

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