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In the spring, yak down is harvested by combing, not shearing. The down is hand-sorted by color and quality.It is de-haired and then washed to remove impurities. After de-hairing and washing, only about 125 grams of pure fine down remains.Dark chocolate down is the most common color, followed by medium brown, and the very rare platinum gray, which accounts for less than 10% of the total and commands a premium price. After drying and carding, the down is spun into yarn that is then woven and knit

Hangai's unique collection of yak down, baby camel and cashmere throws are knit and woven exclusively in Mongolia from hand-combed fibers, ensuring that the value-added remains in-country for the herder families, and the knitters and weavers, with whom we partner.With our Mongolian partners and U.S. entrepreneurs, we are building an international brand that showcases Mongolia’s extraordinary natural fibers that have been hand-combed by herding communities for centuries, and in this fashion we