Re: Pashmina
Hand wash it please. Do not take it anywhere near drycleaning solvents.
I have antique Shahtoosh shawls handed down from generations and I took them to a museum textile conservator in NYC for advice on restoration of the weave and cleaning. His advice... handwash in woolite in cold water, swirl it around in the suds, and then in clean water, do not rub and do not wring, have someone help you hold all four corners and without stretching the shape, gently flap the shawl until it dries (this helps the yarn bounce back into shape).