Join the Yak wool revolution. Join the Yak wool revolution. Lauded by Ladakhi healers (amchis) for its medicinal properties, yak wools shawls are known to bring comfort and strength to the body and soul. Shades of sugar—snow white caster, tan turbinado, flecks of golden muscavado are spun from the yak khullu (the soft, downy-haired inner layer of the animal), and tied with tassels. White yak wool is extremely rare, and part of an ultra-limited, exclusive collection of Yak Khullu shawls by JIGMAT COUTURE, Ladakh's most prolific and talented design house. JIGMAT COUTURE transforms yak wool, famous for its strength and warmth, into stunning shawls and scarves. These earthy, heirloom pieces are impervious to piling, warmer than cashmere, and unsurpassed for their sustainability as they create new opportunities for the region's shepherds, weavers, and designers.
THE DETAILS:
• 30 inches wide x 72 inches long• Variations of texture and thickness in the weave are characteristic to the craft of handspinning
• Dry clean or hand wash in cold or lukewarm water with mild detergent. Avoid agitation while washing.
Tasseled Sugar Khullu Shawl
All scarves in this limited collection are generously cut and sewn to 14" x 72". Hand-rolled hems complete the finish
