Since the late 1980s, worldwide trade in shahtoosh has rocketed by 50% and shahtoosh shawls have become a fashion 'must-have' among wealthy westerners, particularly in the UK, USA, France, Italy and Japan.
The international fashion industry has been guilty of endorsing this trade largely due to ignorance of the facts. The rarity and quality of shahtoosh means that prices are high and depending on size, a shawl bought under-the-counter in the West can cost between 1,000 and 5,000 pounds. Larger ones can fetch 10,000-15,000 pounds.
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Since the late 1980s, worldwide trade in shahtoosh has rocketed by 50% and shahtoosh shawls have become a fashion 'must-have' among wealthy westerners, particularly in the UK, USA, France, Italy and Japan.
The international fashion industry has been guilty of endorsing this trade largely due to ignorance of the facts. The rarity and quality of shahtoosh means that prices are high and depending on size, a shawl bought under-the-counter in the West can cost between 1,000 and 5,000 pounds. Larger ones can fetch 10,000-15,000 pounds.
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Since the late 1980s, worldwide trade in shahtoosh has rocketed by 50% and shahtoosh shawls have become a fashion 'must-have' among wealthy westerners, particularly in the UK, USA, France, Italy and Japan.
The international fashion industry has been guilty of endorsing this trade largely due to ignorance of the facts. The rarity and quality of shahtoosh means that prices are high and depending on size, a shawl bought under-the-counter in the West can cost between 1,000 and 5,000 pounds. Larger ones can fetch 10,000-15,000 pounds.
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Enorth.com.cn 2002-11-15 17:55
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Since the late 1980s, worldwide trade in shahtoosh has rocketed by 50% and shahtoosh shawls have become a fashion 'must-have' among wealthy westerners, particularly in the UK, USA, France, Italy and Japan.
The international fashion industry has been guilty of endorsing this trade largely due to ignorance of the facts. The rarity and quality of shahtoosh means that prices are high and depending on size, a shawl bought under-the-counter in the West can cost between 1,000 and 5,000 pounds. Larger ones can fetch 10,000-15,000 pounds.
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