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Scarf Yak Burgundy
Scarf Yak Burgundy
Scarf Yak Burgundy
Scarf Yak Burgundy

Scarf Yak Burgundy

€195.00

yak (Ladakhi) - yak

This scarf is made from the soft dark brown yak wool and lambswool which is naturally dyed with lac. On the Changthang Plateau, the majority of the yaks is dark brown
It is hand-spun and hand-woven in Ladakh. Yak wool keeps extremely warm and is very soft. It comes from the down of the yak, the layer closest to a yak's body called khullu. The fiber is taken by hand in the months of June and July.  

 
      • hand-spun and hand-woven
      • 70% yak wool 30% lambswool from Ladakh
      • 35cm x 180cm 
      • windproof and warm fabric, ideal for fall and winter
      • farming: 1 year 
      • spinning: 2 days
      • weaving: 2 days
      • woven in Ladakh
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 visit: Care