HIMALAYA X-Large Thick Heavy Offwhite Handwoven Himalayan Yak Wool Meditation Blanket,Tibetan Yak Wool Wrap,Tibetan Yak Wool Prayer Blanket

HIMALAYAN YAK AND SHEEP WOOL BLANKET AND MEDITATION SHAWL :

Up in the mountains of Ladakh and Tibet, Yak herders can be seen roaming the plains with their herds of Yaks. Their milk is used for tea and Yak cheese and their warm woolen coat is collected and spun into yarns used to produce these warm woolen shawls.
It is a Hand-made, hand-loomed ethical luxury yak wool blanket weaved in the Himalayan mountains by a small community of Tribal artisans.
This traditional shawl has been worn for centuries in the mountains on the Indo-Tibetan border and in the foothills of the Himalayas.
The perfect yoga and meditation blanket. Wrap yourself up in an original, authentic, and super comforting blanket.

FEATURES :
* Perfect for Meditation
* Big, Lightweight, and comfortable Blankets
* One-sided pattern, and another side plain
* Throw Blanket for Sofa and Bed
* Yoga Blanket
* Handmade in Tibet by pure Tibetan Yak and Himalayan Sheep wool.
* Wrap on the body during meditation or dress in Tibetan and Nepali style.
* Perfect for gifts

COLOR:
Offwhite

SIZE :
length - 105 inches
width - 50 inches; Extra Large


WEAVING TECHNIQUE :

Twill is a type of textile weave with a pattern of diagonal parallel ribs. It is one of three fundamental types of textile weave along with plain weave and satin. It is made by passing the weft thread over one or more warp threads then under two or more warp threads and so on, with a "step," or offset, between rows to create the characteristic diagonal pattern.[1] Because of this structure, twill generally drapes well.

MATERIAL OF THE SHAWL:
The blanket is weaved using two kinds of wool. First is the Yak Wool (70%) and the second is the Himalayan sheep wool (30%).
The weft thread is handspun yak wool and the warp thread is Himalayan sheep wool.


YAK WOOL:
The yak has three different coats of wool to sustain in the severe cold atmosphere of the Himalayas. The down fiber of the yak is considered one of the softest and warmest wool in the world. The artisans create different vibrant colored weft yarn to weave exclusive Himalayan shawls from it.

SHEEP WOOL :
This wool comes from a unique variety of sheep that is known for its warm fleece. The wools of sheep are cleaned and spun in the local mills to make the soft fiber. Moreover, it can be dyed quite easily and effectively and for that reason, the wool is tinted in bright colors.

The local wool is procured from the sheep of the Himalayan valley in India. During the summer season, the sheep migrate to the higher hills by the shepherds. With the advent of winter, they are brought back to their villages located in the valley. During the autumn and spring seasons, they shear the sheep for wool. The natural colors of the yarn are black, white, brown, and grey.



WEAVING OF THE TIBETAN YAK BLANKET:

This shawl is made by using the traditional pit loom process of weaving. In this procedure, the woolen shawls are manually made by winding, drafting, denting, pulling, and adjusting as per the requirement. The geometric decoration of the border of the shawl is woven as the basketweave with the help of a slit-tapestry or dovetailing technique.

The artisans use the color graph as the reference of the design that they will weave manually.

THE DESIGN AND PATTERNS OF THE SHAWL:

It has been said that the geographic patterns of the Himalayan shawls are hugely influenced by the mystic-spiritual motifs of Buddhists
The weavers get the inspiration for the motifs of the shawls from the surroundings, life's philosophy, traditions, and religion. Many of the symbols of the Himalayan shawls represent Buddhist religion and belief.

Sometimes, it also depicts local flora and fauna on the border. The bright colors used for the shawl represent the enthusiasm of the life of the people of the valley.

HOW TO BUY A GENUINE TIBETAN YAK BLANKET?

The growing popularity of the Himalayan shawls attracts many fake dealers who usually cheat and misguide the buyers by selling power loom-made woolen shawls that are impacting the handloom industry as well. To avoid any such forged attempt, you need to know where and how to buy the original Himalayan Shawls.

While shopping for it, keep in mind the following tips:

The shawls that are handmade in the Himalayan valley are expensive as it takes days to complete the process. So, if you get any product under a huge discount or cheap price, don't fall for it. It may be a fake product.

The best way to identify the original product is the Geographical Indicator (GI) mark that has been issued by the Government. Though not all manufacturers have obtained it, this mark is still the best way to find out the original shawls made in the Himalayan Valley.

You need to check the design of the shawl closely. If you find out that the reverse side of the shawl looks the same, then the shawl may be handcrafted and genuine.

The handcrafted shawls seem coarse when you touch them to retain the warmth.

There is not much variation in design for the woolen shawls made in Himalayan the region. The single-color body of the shawl has a border with colorful geometric designs. The designs are handcrafted by the weavers and are almost impossible to replicate in the machine.

The colors used to dye the shawls are organic and non-toxic to the skin whereas acrylic colors are used for machine-made shawls.


CARE INFORMATION:
Dry cleaning is recommended. Use mild detergents when washing at home.

DISCLAIMER :
Please note that when we are classifying the color of the blanket we use the solid color part of the banket as the non-solid part makes it too hard to classify.
Product color may slightly vary due to the photographic and lighting conditions.


NamasteYOGAstore :
Our small NamasteYOGAstore is an effort to bring fore India's rich textile handicrafts heritage. The store is dedicated only to handmade and handcrafted products from across the length and breadth of the country as well as Tibet, Nepal, and Myanmar. Every region and state in India is known for its ethnic crafts, and our store is the home to all these crafts. They are labors of love made painstakingly by hand, and as such, no two products are alike. What's more, the products are sourced from the various corners of the country, directly from the artisans. So anytime you pick a Karigar product, you can be sure you are getting something authentic and unique.

We are engaged in the design, production, and marketing of numerous YOGA and MEDITATION essential products including meditation beads, meditation clothes, Yoga clothes, Singing Bowls, Spiritual Gift boxes and Prayer shawls, Meditation Blanket, and many more. Each of these products boasts its signature style and is an authentic reflection of the rich cultures of the Indian -Subcontinent. The handloom products, as well as crafts, bear certified marks that are symbolic of their authenticity.
We have developed a system of sourcing products of craft and art made by enlisted tribal suppliers and marginalized groups. The suppliers comprise individual tribal artisans, tribal SHGs, NGOs/Organisations/Agencies working with the tribals.