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Mongolia’s vast steppes and alpine meadows support herds that have sustained families, culture and tradition for centuries. Living and working in Mongolia for two decades, we at Hangai Mountain Textiles understand the complex interaction between responsible resource stewardship and development.As pressures build on Mongolia’s grasslands we encourage practices that help preserve ecosystems. Our passion is yak fiber which is hand-harvested each spring from animals that are relatively light on th

ARTISAN WEDNESDAY | BETINA AND BILL INFANTE FROM HANGAI MOUNTAIN TEXTILESTo gather a deeper and more intimate connection with the artists and artisans we work with, we asked each to answer a series of questions. We will be showcasing each Q+A in correlation with our familial content. Enjoy!x Shop ZungWithout giving away your location, describe where you are right now. What are the things you see, smell, or hear around you? Old oak trees shrouded in Spanish moss line shaded streets. The cicadas

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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