Unique One-Of-A-Kind
Himalayan Yak/Sheep Wool Blend & Fox Fur Cape/Shawl/Wrap
!!!…Ideal Unique Handcrafted gift for you, family, your friends and co-workers…!!!
Handloomed/Handcrafted by Artisans
Hand Embroidery Stitched Accents that Emphasize the Patterns in the Shawl Design,
Boiled Himalayan Yak/Sheep Wool Blend Shawl
Handmade in Nepal
Fox Fur Collar
Fox Fur Tassels or Fringe at Both Ends
Tribal Design and Pattern
A Yak & Sheep Wool Blend of yarns hand loomed shawl in Nepal is handcrafted by a tribal family pattern and Fox Fur [as represented and insisted by the supplier of these pieces -- we are unable to confirm the attached fur as being Fox -- see Additional Information] is added as tassels and a collar.
Yak Wool: The New Cashmere [The Guardian: December 2010]
Hand loomed in Tibet, Nepal or India each piece is handcrafted by a tribal family pattern. This piece is reversible. The first pictures show the main view and the latter pictures show the reverse view.
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Yak Wool:
Yak is an animal that lives high in Himalayan mountains and is accustomed extremely low temperatures. The down layer of wool that is soft and next to the skin is brushed out each spring and is then made into yarn for weaving. It is soft like the high altitude goats that give us cashmere and keeps you very warm. Yaks live at a staggering 13.000 to 16,500 ft. above sea level.
The Yak wool is non-allergenic. There is no lanolin in the fiber; thus, making it easy to clean and is hypoallergenic. So anyone that is allergic to sheep wool can wear or cover oneself with a Yak Shawl or Throw. It’s naturally anti-bacterial too, so unlike synthetic garments it will stay odor-free for many days at a time. Unlike sheep's wool, the scales of yak fiber are in a waved mosaic pattern, resulting in a very smooth fiber that does not itch.
Himalayan Sheep:
The Himalayan sheep is known as"Bheda" sheep and are closely related to the Himalayan goats,especially "O Aries" and bred in a number of domesticated varieties. The sheep wool used in this blend is woven exclusively from the soft highland sheep wool.
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Photos are an estimate of the actual colors and patterns but are more accurate than this description: the Multi-Color - Predominately Shades of Black & Silver Colors [these colors are difficult to describe -- are presented to assist you in your review of the photos] - Paisley Tribal Patterns, depending on the lighting and the quality of your computer monitor. As the reviews mention, the colors are actually far more vivid and deeper than the photos. The Photos are taken in sunlight to show the brightness of the colors and are more muted in shadow.
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