Hand dyed yak/ mulberry silk top -Poinsettia - YAK /silk ( 50/50) Size:4.1 oz The upside of the harsh

The upside of the harsh climate is that insects and disease associated with them are not a problem

This is hand-dyed on 100% tussah silk

It has been noted to be easier to spin this type of fiber with support spindles

spin on two bobbins and ply

It Polwarth is a breed of sheep that was developed in Australia in the late 1800's they are 3/4 merino blood lines and 1/4 lincoln

Hand dyed yak/ mulberry silk top -Poinsettia - YAK /silk ( 50/50) Size:4.1 oz The upside of the harshAn amazingly soft yak blended with rich mulberry silk makes this fiber a joy to work with. It is as soft as cashmere with the rich shine of the silk. Perfect for that special garment! This has been folded in half before dyeing to make for an easy matching 2 ply yarn, just break at the halfway point, spin on two bobbins and ply! Our fibers are dyed by hand with colorfast commercial dyes for a one of a kind appearance. I take great care to make sure