A Story of Passion, Partnership & Purpose

After returning from abroad, Mr. Panta worked with a nonprofit to support rural women. Facing challenges, he chose a new path — one inspired by the encouragement of friends like Mary Purcell (USA) and Meryl Dowman (UK). Alongside his wife, he began a humble journey in 2004 with just one artisan, Janhvi. That spark has now grown into a thriving community of skilled men and women producing both hand-knit and machine-knit cashmere.

From starting with 3 loyal clients — Crumpet (UK), Rebecca Purcell (USA), and Estella (USA) — Tomato’s Pashmina has now trained over 100 artisans and built a name known for quality, ethics, and craft.

We remain deeply grateful for every recommendation, every order, and every artisan whose hands shape our story. As a small business, we proudly focus on what matters: quality craftsmanship, empowered workers, and valued clients.