Ethically produced and traceable back to the flock, mYak Tibetan Cloud boasts soft fibers more similar to cashmere or baby yak than to wool. This very special sport/light DK-weight wool comes exclusively from an ancient breed of Tibetan sheep. Read more.
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The hardy sheep that bring us this remarkable wool roam freely on the grassland of the Tibetan Plateau at an altitude of over 4000 mt. Through their work, mYak aims is to give this thousands-of-years-old nomadic lifestyle an opportunity to thrive and prosper in uncertain modern times.
Out of deep respect for animal welfare, nomads shear the sheep by hand in the traditional way that has been used for centuries – collecting the fiber following the natural life rhythms of the animals and the people who raise them. Tibetan sheep are a very strong breed that have adapted to the rough environmental conditions of the Himalayan plateau.
The herd that produces fiber for mYak Tibetan Cloud comes from a poorer area of Tibet, intentionally chosen to bring a better income to these communities. mYak aims to give this thousand of years old nomadic lifestyle an opportunity to thrive and prosper in uncertain modern times. The fiber is spun and dyed in Biella, at the foothills of the Italian Alps, the cradle of most ancient and prestigious Italian textile excellence.
Brand:
mYak
Yarn Weight:
Sport, Light DK
Yardage:
328 yds / 300 m
Unit Weight:
100g
Fiber Content:
100% Tibetan Sheep wool
Knitting Gauge:
6 sts/inch
Suggested Needle Size:
US 4-9 / 3.5-5.5 mm
Texture:
2-ply
Dye Method:
Dyed in the skein
Origin:
Grown in the Tibetan Highlands, spun and dyed in Italy
Care: Non-Superwash, Hand Wash, Dry Flat
