THE FIBER: THE NATURE OF CHYANGRA CASHMERE

High-Altitude Mountain Sourcing
Genuine Chyangra cashmere is sourced from the fine undercoat of goats roaming free across the high highland mountain regions of Nepal, Tibet, Mongolia, and China. This unique, harsh mountain environment produces a protective layer of raw fiber that is globally celebrated for its exceptional warmth, lightness, and elegant drape.

Harmless Combing Methods
Our harvesting process is deeply respectful of animal welfare. During the natural spring shedding season, the long outer guard hair of the goat is carefully trimmed, allowing gentle access to the fine down underneath. This excess fiber is gathered using traditional, non-harmful wire combing methods, which naturally relieves the animals ahead of the warm summer months.

The Chyangra Hallmark
This trademark is a prestigious quality seal issued exclusively by the Nepal Pashmina Industries Association (NPIA). It serves as your absolute guarantee of stringent production standards, eco-friendly practices, and zero child labor.

100% Purity Authenticated
While a black Hallmark label denotes a blended fiber, every cashmere scarf by FRANCI carries the exclusive White Chyangra Label. This certifies that your piece is woven from 100% pure, unblended cashmere yarn, meeting the strict independent guidelines of the NPIA.

THE CRAFT: CHEMICAL-FREE INTEGRITY

Traditional Hand Looms
We entirely reject mass-market industrial power looms. Every individual scarf by FRANCI is slowly hand-woven by master artisans utilizing traditional wooden hand looms, preserving ancestral crafting techniques for future generations.

The Purity of a 2/100 Yarn Count
Many commercial brands offer superfine cashmere at a 2/200 count. Because those micro-fibers are too fragile to survive a hand loom, manufacturers must treat the yarn with Poly Vinyl Alcohol (PVA)—a plastic chemical that stabilizes the weave but later washes out into local water systems.

Our Clean Philosophy
To keep our production 100% chemical-free, FRANCI utilizes a premium 2/100 yarn count. This provides the perfect structural balance. The yarn is strong enough to be hand-woven cleanly without breaking, entirely eliminating the need for synthetic PVA plastic assistants.

THE ETHICS: RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION & LIVING WAGES

Non-Toxic Swiss Dyes
To achieve our striking, bold color curation, we exclusively use premium Swiss-produced dyes. These are entirely free from harmful, toxic AZO compounds, ensuring safety for the artisans, your skin, and the earth.

Fair-Trade Livelihoods
Our core mission is to make a positive social and environmental impact. We ensure our weaving partners are paid fair, empowering wages that allow their families to prosper, sustaining their timeless craftsmanship within their local communities.

Zero-Plastic Circular Lifecycle
Our commitment to sustainability extends to our transit footprint. When our luxury scarves travel from Nepal to our studio, they are packed in protective transit bags to prevent moisture damage. To eliminate plastic waste, we collect every single one of these bags and return them directly to our artisans to be reused for future collections.

Conscious Presentation
Our luxury gift boxes are crafted using recycled material and sustainably sourced Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper, wrapped in recycled tissue.

THE CARE: PRESERVING YOUR PIECE

Garment Longevity
To properly protect the natural properties, fine weave, and structural longevity of your artisanal cashmere, all Scarves by FRANCI are strictly Dry Clean Only.