{"title":"Yak Wool Blankets","description":"\u003cp\u003ePure yak wool from the undercoat of the yak, which lives all year round at the high altitudes of the Himalayas. Combed by hand in spring, not shorn: fibres 16 to 19 microns fine and 30 to 45 mm long, from the high altitudes of Manang and Upper Mustang.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwelve-ply yarn on 14 gauge, woven by hand in our small workshop in Nepal; a single blanket takes 28 to 30 days of weaving. A strong, robust and durable fibre — in a comparison of yak, cashmere and camel hair, yak shows the highest strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes: the throw at 130 × 255 cm and 650 g, the king-size blanket at 270 × 220 cm and 1,165 g. The colours are the natural tones of the animal, undyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore about the production and the fibre: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/yakwolle\"\u003eYak wool\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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. V. — accompanying more than 500 children in the mountain regions of the Himalaya, over years until the end of their schooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning is by machine wash or gentle hand wash.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namaste Kids Help Shop","offers":[{"title":"Beige","offer_id":52351065981194,"sku":"1002048","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pastell-Orange","offer_id":52776178614538,"sku":"1002234","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Taupe","offer_id":52351087051018,"sku":"1002049","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Braun","offer_id":52351065948426,"sku":"1002243","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Schwarz","offer_id":52754302599434,"sku":"1002047","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/4913\/7995\/files\/IMG_1022_1_34e054e0-fc12-40a7-b696-5b6a574fffc2.jpg?v=1777541353"},{"product_id":"yakwolldecke-asura-california-king-size","title":"Yak Wool Blanket \"Asura\" (असुर) California King Size","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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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, but nevertheless 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. 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