{"title":"Yak Wool","description":"\u003cp\u003eYak wool is the stronger of the two fine fibres: robust, slow to felt and in the colour of the animal, undyed. It comes from the undercoat of the yak, which lives at the high altitudes of the Himalayas, and is combed by hand in spring. Our scarves and blankets of yak wool are woven by hand in a workshop in Nepal. Each piece is a unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore about the production and the fibre: \u003ca href=\"\/en-int\/pages\/yakwolle\"\u003eYak wool\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yakwollschal-chaurigai","title":"Yak wool scarf \"Chaurigai\" (चौंरीगाई) – Grey, handwoven","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe tone of a winter sky above the ridge.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrey, with a warm brown undertone – both tones come from the animal's natural colour, not from the dye bath. Woven in a fine herringbone weave whose zigzag only shows up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure yak wool, woven by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 68 × 192 cm (27 × 76 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 100% yak wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a purely natural product, there may be slight variations in colour and size. The incidence of light and the type of light source can also slightly affect how the colour appears.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namaste Kids Help Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45085102375178,"sku":"1001866","price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/4913\/7995\/files\/logo1_32e928c5-bd65-4e5e-86d4-74c364abaecf.jpg?v=1705235030"},{"product_id":"yakwollschal-chyangra","title":"Yak wool scarf \"Chyangra\" (च्यांग्रा) – Brown, handwoven","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA check of two colours, both of which come from the animal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge check in brown and cream white; a fine herringbone weave runs through the panels. Undyed – only about one in ten yaks has light hair, and both tones of this scarf stand side by side as they grew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven on a hand loom in Nepal, from pure yak wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 70 × 210 cm (28 × 83 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 100% yak wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a purely natural product, there may be slight variations in colour and size. The incidence of light and the type of light source can also slightly affect how the colour appears.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namaste Kids Help Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154905989386,"sku":"1001942","price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/4913\/7995\/files\/IMG_0862_8da44faa-b8d8-420d-94d8-ce307236692d.jpg?v=1746725598"},{"product_id":"yakwollschal-kharayo","title":"Yak wool scarf \"Kharayo\" (खरायो) – Grey, handwoven","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLight grey, like mist standing over the pasture in the morning.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalm light grey, slightly mélange, in a smooth, even weave without a pattern. The colour is undyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure yak wool, woven by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 69 × 208 cm (27 × 82 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 100% yak wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a purely natural product, there may be slight variations in colour and size. 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Both shades are the natural colour of the animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure yak wool, woven by hand in Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 68 × 182 cm (27 × 72 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 100% yak wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a purely natural product, there may be slight variations in colour and size. The incidence of light and the type of light source can also slightly affect how the colour appears.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namaste Kids Help Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52350980587786,"sku":"1002046","price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/4913\/7995\/files\/IMG_1199.jpg?v=1767474126"},{"product_id":"yakwolldecke-asura","title":"Yak Wool Blanket \"Asura\" (असुर)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful, cosy blanket made of pure yak wool offers exceptional softness and warmth, making it perfect for snuggling up on cool evenings. Yak wool is known for its insulating properties, its light feel and its natural durability, and provides luxurious comfort that wraps you in gentle warmth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike cashmere wool, which is obtained from the undercoat of cashmere goats and is known for its silky-smooth texture and fine fibres, yak wool is coarser, yet still incredibly soft and insulating, which makes it ideal for colder climates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, yak wool is more sustainable and more resilient, as it is often produced in harsher environments, where it withstands the elements better than cashmere, which requires gentle treatment and is often associated with more intensive processing. Overall, a yak wool blanket combines natural cosiness with longevity and offers a unique and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cashmere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is mainly a natural product, there may be slight variations in colour and size. The incidence of light and the type of light source can also slightly affect how the colour appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur yak wool comes exclusively from Nepali yak breeders with small herds and free-roaming animals in the high Himalayan regions of Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrow Size: 130 cm × 255 cm (51 × 100 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 100% yak wool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable colours: Taupe \/ Beige \/ Light grey \/ Dark brown \/ Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe source our products from small, selected manufacturers in Nepal. Quality control and the manufacture of the products under fair conditions are very important to us. Animal welfare and the keeping of the yaks and cashmere goats also play a major role for us. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith every item sold, the women who wove it are paid. What remains after deducting all selling costs contributes substantially to the work of Namaste Kids e. 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