Toosh Scarves

kazu · Sep 3rd, 2008, 07:27 AM

Hi all,

Has anyone bought or seen a toosh scarf? (Toosh is the brand, not that it's actually toosh) I recently heard about this brand from a friend and it's supposedly very nice cashmere that feels like toosh. I just wonder how much does it generally cost and if it's worth it to buy one.

minusthebirkin · Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:09 PM

Shatoosh is illegal. It comes from the Chriu, an endangered antelope that must be killed to get the soft down. It takes like 2 or 3 antelope to make one shawl. You can get it on the black market in India...I don't know about here.

bags&shoes · Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:31 PM

doesn't sound like something I could wear proudly. No thanks

Queen_Kitty · Sep 3rd, 2008, 08:34 PM

you guys do realize that the OP was talking about a brand called "Toosh" and not the actual thing right? She even stated it's made of cashmere that is as soft as "toosh" and not the actual thing from the endangered animal....

NoraV · Sep 3rd, 2008, 09:23 PM

I'm a little wary since Google isn't turning up anything whatsoever about Toosh being an actual brand. Sounds like it might be a front to sell shahtoosh scarves/shawls, since it is illegal to sell and own them in all countries that have signed the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Unless you can be absolutely certain that whatever you're buying is sustainable and not being made from endangered species, I wouldn't buy it.

kazu · Sep 4th, 2008, 12:39 AM

Yeah, I am not talking about actual toosh (which of course I would not buy given it's from an extremely endangered animal). This "toosh" brand is supposedly an italian brand and it's made of cashmere. Given the response so far it seems that it's not a well known brand at all. I guess I will just have to check it out. I will post pictures if I do get one.

minusthebirkin · Sep 6th, 2008, 05:20 PM

I'm so sorry. Color me stoopid for not reading the OP's full query. I'm so sorry.

Scott.cs · Sep 7th, 2008, 01:20 AM

Are you talking about Shabanotoosh often called "Toosh"? A company that has been in business for a few years now making a product similar to a Shahtoosh, that doesn't require the murder of an endangered species to create?

My Grandmother had a Shahtoosh shawl that she purchased from Neiman Marcus in the 70's.

kazu · Sep 7th, 2008, 05:55 AM

no worries, minusthebirkin, =) it's kind of confusing anyway.

Scott.cs - hm....i am not sure if it's this company called shabanotoosh (if i understand you correctly). I bought 2 scarves from this company. The brand simply says Toosh. It's 100% cashmere made in Italy. Although I've never seen/touch a real shahtoosh scarf I don't think scarves from this Toosh brand is as soft as shahtoosh. It's pretty comparable to the other cashmere/pashmina scarves I have. I do like the patterns very much. I will update with pictures later today.

kazu · Sep 8th, 2008, 02:47 AM

Here are the pictures. The gray/red and the purple ones are both from Toosh. I like the patterns very much.

ShiShi · Sep 8th, 2008, 03:29 PM

Gorgeous scarves!

I have to admit though, when I read the title of the thread I thought "A scarf for your butt? Now that sounds interesting!"

Sep 3rd, 2008, 07:27 AM	#1
kazu Member	Toosh Scarves Hi all, Has anyone bought or seen a toosh scarf? (Toosh is the brand, not that it's actually toosh) I recently heard about this brand from a friend and it's supposedly very nice cashmere that feels like toosh. I just wonder how much does it generally cost and if it's worth it to buy one.

Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:31 PM	#3
bags&shoes shopping is an art Location: Hollywood, CA	doesn't sound like something I could wear proudly. No thanks __________________ remember, good clothes open doors BANNED UNTIL WINTER 09(no really, I mean it)

Sep 3rd, 2008, 08:34 PM	#4
Queen_Kitty Purse Aficionado	you guys do realize that the OP was talking about a brand called "Toosh" and not the actual thing right? She even stated it's made of cashmere that is as soft as "toosh" and not the actual thing from the endangered animal.... __________________ My eclectic bag collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-274195.html My Wishlist: 1) Damier Speedy 25 3) Prada Fairy bag (a girl can dream!) 4) L.A.M.B. bag in Samburu (watchwell, hopewell, or mandeville) Check out my art and photography here: http://queen-kitty.deviantart.com/ And here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32119639@N05/?saved=1

Sep 8th, 2008, 03:29 PM	#11
ShiShi wa wa wee wa Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	Gorgeous scarves! I have to admit though, when I read the title of the thread I thought "A scarf for your butt? Now that sounds interesting!" __________________ I'm on a mission: To find a pair of CLs (in good condition) on *Bay for under $200. Rolando, Pigalle, Decollete, Ernesta, Clichy, Ronron, or anything similar. Size 37-38 depending on style. Mission impossible?

Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:09 PM	#2
minusthebirkin Member	Shatoosh is illegal. It comes from the Chriu, an endangered antelope that must be killed to get the soft down. It takes like 2 or 3 antelope to make one shawl. You can get it on the black market in India...I don't know about here.

Sep 3rd, 2008, 09:23 PM	#5
NoraV Member	I'm a little wary since Google isn't turning up anything whatsoever about Toosh being an actual brand. Sounds like it might be a front to sell shahtoosh scarves/shawls, since it is illegal to sell and own them in all countries that have signed the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Unless you can be absolutely certain that whatever you're buying is sustainable and not being made from endangered species, I wouldn't buy it.

Sep 4th, 2008, 12:39 AM	#6
kazu Member	Yeah, I am not talking about actual toosh (which of course I would not buy given it's from an extremely endangered animal). This "toosh" brand is supposedly an italian brand and it's made of cashmere. Given the response so far it seems that it's not a well known brand at all. I guess I will just have to check it out. I will post pictures if I do get one.

Sep 6th, 2008, 05:20 PM	#7
minusthebirkin Member	I'm so sorry. Color me stoopid for not reading the OP's full query. I'm so sorry.

Sep 7th, 2008, 01:20 AM	#8
Scott.cs Peace, Love & Luxury Location: Las Vegas, Nevada	Are you talking about Shabanotoosh often called "Toosh"? A company that has been in business for a few years now making a product similar to a Shahtoosh, that doesn't require the murder of an endangered species to create? My Grandmother had a Shahtoosh shawl that she purchased from Neiman Marcus in the 70's.

Sep 7th, 2008, 05:55 AM	#9
kazu Member	no worries, minusthebirkin, =) it's kind of confusing anyway. Scott.cs - hm....i am not sure if it's this company called shabanotoosh (if i understand you correctly). I bought 2 scarves from this company. The brand simply says Toosh. It's 100% cashmere made in Italy. Although I've never seen/touch a real shahtoosh scarf I don't think scarves from this Toosh brand is as soft as shahtoosh. It's pretty comparable to the other cashmere/pashmina scarves I have. I do like the patterns very much. I will update with pictures later today.

Sep 8th, 2008, 02:47 AM	#10
kazu Member	Here are the pictures. The gray/red and the purple ones are both from Toosh. I like the patterns very much.