My last shawl was a 100% black cashmere one from the Pashmina store.  Had it for several years before losing it on a cruise ship and never replaced it although I wore it most everywhere.  Well, I now have a wedding to attend this weekend and I needed a shawl fast to cover my shoulders during the ceremony.  I was a bit wary about purchasing anything less then what I had owned before and knowing that it would get a lot of use from me, it was a really tough decision not to splurge on a new cashmere wrap - however - I'm really satisfied with my decision to go with this wrap instead (I needed the extra $$$ for an appropriate wedding gift!)

For the price, this is a very nice wrap indeed.  I think some of the complaints about it being threadbare must either be the result of a defective product having been received or perhaps a bit of exaggeration.  For sure, this is a thin scarf but it possesses a nice weight and beautiful drape.  Some light will pass through the material if held up to the light but wrapped around your shoulders it is very much opaque.  The fabric has a slight sheen to it, much like you would expect to see in a silk blend, which makes this a bit more appropriate for formal wear.  I did not note any quality control issues; no holes, tears, snags or unevenness.  In a pinch, I feel this was an excellent buy and when I do get around to replacing my old cashmere wrap, I'll still keep this one in my wardrobe for formal wear (again, the slight sheen and nice drape makes it more appropriate in this regard) and for sharing with friends.