Behind every ball of cashmere yarn is a herd, a herding family, and a migration route worn in by generations. This map follows cashmere across five decades — from pasture and raw fibre through combing, sorting, spinning and weaving, to embroidery and the making of excusite cashmere garments.
Select a glowing point on the map to read about that region's role in the cashmere trade — or drag the slider above to see it shift across decades.