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TIBETAN HAND-KNITTED COSY YAK 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 this warm woolen shawl.
Hand-made, hand-loomed ethical luxury yak wool blanket Hand-made in the Himalayan mountains by a small community of Tribal artisans. Not factory made, not mass-produced.

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, Soft, Lightweight, and comfortable Blankets
One-sided pattern, and another side plain
Soft Throw Blanket for Sofa and Bed
Yoga Blanket
Handmade in India by 100% pure Tibetan yak wool.
Wrap on the body during meditation or dress in Tibetan and Nepali style.
Perfect for gifts

COLOR:
Multi-color

SIZE :
Length - 110 inches
Width - 52 inches ; Extra Large


MATERIAL OF THE SHAWL:

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.

WEAVING OF THE TIBETAN YAK BLANKET:

This shawl is made by using the traditional loom.The weaving process is tilt weaving. In this procedure, the woolen shawls are manually made by winding, drafting, denting, pulling, and adjusting as per the requirement.

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

THE DESIGN AND PATTERNS OF THE SHAWL:

It has been said that the mystic-spiritual motifs of Buddhists hugely influence the geographic patterns of the Himalayan shawls
The weavers get 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 a fake product

The best way to identify the original product is the Geographical Indicator (GI) mark 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. A single-color body of the shawl has a border with colorful geometric designs. The designs are handcrafted by the weavers that are almost impossible to replicate in the machine.

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

Care Instructions: Dry Clean recommended. Use mild detergents when washing at home.
Disclaimer- 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 Shawl, Meditation blankets, and many more. Each of these products boasts its signature style and are authentic reflections 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.


CARE INFORMATION:
Machine wash in delicate mode or Simply Hand washes in cold water. Hang dry.

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.