Yak wool are extracted from the Yak, which is found in the high regions of the Himalayas. Our super soft Himalayan Yak Wool Shawl wraps your neck and body so you take the warmth wherever you go. This Yak Wool Shawl is oversized and wear it as a versatile source of warmth as scarf or shawl, neck warmer or even use it as a throw while you rest in bed or couch in your living room. Product DetailsBrand: Himalayan YakColor: BlueMaterial: Yak WoolCondition: NewSize: One SizeCountry/Region of Manufacture: NepalStyle: ShawlDepartment: WomenThe Himalayan Yak Wool fiber is very warm material and a alternative to expensive to branded and high end Cashmere shawls. Himalayan Yak Wool Shawls are very warm and inexpensive than cashmere or sheep wool. 100% organic Yak Wool from the Himalaya region of Nepal. Details: 100% Organic Yak woolHand loomed by local artisans of NepalHandmade in Nepal with love.Caring Instructions: Hand/Machine Wash Cold. Do not Dry Clean. Soft Press Only.Where does the Yak Wool comes from? Yak is a Himalayan cow with a long-haired bovine mainly found in the mountainous region of Nepal or Tibetan Plateau. Yak wool is produced from the coat hair of yaks. It is as delicate and soft as cashmere, keeps you warmer than sheep’s wool, regulates moisture, is breathable and even allergy-friendly. The yak down fiber is shed in late spring and summer, then gathered, spun and woven into high-quality clothing and apparel. Yak Wools are warmer than sheep wool and soft as cashmere. Yak wool is breathable and moisture absorbing fabric makes a perfect sustainable alternative to cashmere as well.