De-Haired Yak top (dark brown)
Item
Identifier
2025.07
Title
De-Haired Yak top (dark brown)
Type
Material
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Description
A very soft, de-haired top made from the undercoat of the yak. Reminiscent of quiviut, although not as fine.
Yak fiber is soft and smooth with wonderful hand. It is combed or shed from the yak and then dehaired. The result is a splendid downy fiber similar to that of the camel. Many hand spinners are afraid of the relatively short staple length but because of the great crimp, it is actually quite easy to spin. It makes a terrific lofty, woolen spun yarn.
Yak fiber is soft and smooth with wonderful hand. It is combed or shed from the yak and then dehaired. The result is a splendid downy fiber similar to that of the camel. Many hand spinners are afraid of the relatively short staple length but because of the great crimp, it is actually quite easy to spin. It makes a terrific lofty, woolen spun yarn.
Subject
natural fiber; fiber; fibers; keratinous material
Source
Purchased from The Woolery
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