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Throw Mik
Throw Mik
Throw Mik
Throw Mik

Throw Mik

€199.00

mik (Ladakhi) - eye

This shawl is hand-spun and hand-woven by our team member Vishwanath in Himachal Pradesh. It is woven in a diamond weave, which Ladakhi people refer to as "mik" - the eye.
It is made from soft lambswool from our nomadic team in Changthang in Ladakh. The lambswool is taken once of the young sheep at an age of around 7 months and has a fiber length of 50mm. Therefore it is soft and elastic.

 
    • hand-spun and hand-woven
    • 100% lambswool from Ladakh
    • 100cm x 220cm 
    • approximate weight 450g
    • windproof and warm fabric, ideal for fall and winter or as a comfortable throw on the couch
    • natural shades of a mix of beige, grey and dark brown wool
    • the fiber remains in its natural state as no chemicals have been used
    • farming: 7 months 
    • spinning: 2 days
    • weaving: 3 days
    • woven in Himachal Pradesh
Please note: This product is entirely made by hand. Therefore, irregularities in thickness of yarn are characteristic to the craft of handspinning. Please hand wash only in cold or lukewarm water with mild detergent. Avoid agitation while washing. For more information: Care