The History of Orenburg down shawl extends far into the mists of time. According to legend, the first Russian settlers arrived in the land of the Urals, after their annexation by Russia, have been somewhat surprised by the vestments Kazakh riders. Despite the fierce cold of the Urals, their clothing was pretty easy. The secret was simple: under light clothes horse hiding a handkerchief, bound from goat's fuzz. Any patterns on the shawls were absent, they perform only one function – to heat his master, keeping warm. For the first time the patterns on the shawls began to render Russian Cossacks. Unusually warm Orenburg goats down with beautiful patterns played an important role first in the regional and then international fame in the fluffy scarf. The popularity grew steadily shawl, going beyond the region, and in the 19th century came to Orenburg shawl real glory.
Seamstress and became needlewomen to receive international prizes and awards. Interest in the region grew for fluff and goats regularly visited overseas merchants. However, no attempt to produce thousands of miles away did not succeed – in a few years, goat down lose their best qualities and stop different from the usual fluff goats. Events of the twentieth century have affected the popularity of Orenburg. However puhovyazalny fishing continued to develop. In addition to the Orenburg goats, Volgograd goats were used, which allowed to knit scarves in white. The new surge in popularity of Orenburg downy shawls, this time in the Soviet Union was caused by the opening of the Orenburg plant downy shawls. The use of machinery led to the possibility to apply almost any pattern and improve the quality of the products. Despite all the political and economic difficulties of the last two decades, Orenburg shawl and to this day remains a precious gift to all residents and visitors alike.