Bufanda de lana de yak – manufactura Tibetano

Soft and colorful Scarf in yak wool, knitted and woven by hand and dyed with vegetable colors in beautiful shades of blue, turquoise and purple.

The yak – which name means wealth and is also known as Tibetan ox – is a large mammal of the cattle family that lives in the wild on the Tibetan plateau, in Pamir and in the Himalayan region up to 6000 meters, but is bred in a large area of Central Asia.

Used by people since ancient times both as a working animal and for its milk, meat and wool, the yak has been recently brought to our country thanks to the initiative of R. Messner who breeds herds in Solda and in Cadore.

The fiber obtained from its fur, which the yak naturally lose in the beginning of spring due to its very thick coat, makes a great yarn used for garments such as blankets and household items.
The yak, animal considered sacred in Tibet, is therefore not subjected to violent and painful practices for the collection of his fur, which makes these products cruelty free, as well as bringing work to entire villages.

You can hand wash the fabric with cold water and a mild detergent. Do not let it soak and rinse it under running water.