The pashmina is very silky and thin. Compared to another I found a Hulaween, it's hard to keep in place. I guess the other one I have I can kind of throw around my shoulders and it will stay, it kinda sticks to itself more. I think normal pashminas are cashmere? Anyway, I love the design, I just don't like that it won't stay due to the material it is made of. I would say it is not practical, however more fashionable. I would rather have the best of both worlds