Situated within the folds of the Karakoram mountains lies this extremely stark and cold Trans-Himalayan desert of Ladakh, the hub of a bustling caravan trade between Kashmir, Tibet and Central Asia during the 17-19th century.
Frozen in time, the sparse artisan women of Ladakh huddle up at temperatures below -31°F ( -35°C) for almost 8 months of the year sustaining themselves by creating the magic of their hands in pure sheep, yak and rabbit wool.
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Pure Sheep Wool, Snowbird Caps
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Hand knitted in pure soft sheep wool this natural hand dyed headwear will snuggle you into the comfort of your warmth. Handmade by the women folk of rural Ladakh for their survival, each piece is eco friendly and carbon neutral as virtually no external energy or machines are used. Step out in your warmth and the warmth of your beautiful heart.
The women of Ladakh have been dexterous with their knitting skills down generations. From tending to their herd of sheep in the upper valley of the Himalayan region of Ladakh, to cuddling into the candle lit warmth of their tiny homes, for most of the year they continue to sustain their living by spinning balls of pure wool, natural hand dying and hand knitting amazingly simple and baby soft headwear, just the way grandma once did. It is quite inconceivable to imagine what the artisan puts in, just to knit one pair, but what you certainly will get, is the warmth of her loving heart. Living well and living full is great, but supporting the livelihoods of those who unknowingly sustain our ecological balance, is awesome.
