Orenburg downy shawl

Everyone knows that many brands are counterfeited. Or their copies are made. So that it looks similar, but cheaper.
We are used to hearing this about modern brands. But 150 years ago, one of the most counterfeited brands in Europe was the Orenburg shawl, it was so popular. The authors of «Russian Brands» decided to find out what conquered the Orenburg shawl in Europe, and why it is so popular to this day.