Coleus is a bright, warm and earthy colored design made with yak wool from a small spinning mill in the Himalaya Mountains.
The warp is made of our renown Ugandan cotton designed in a beautiful soft graduating medley in bright, warm and burned shades of rose slowly melting into darker shades of deep rose and earthy brown. The weft is a warm natural middle brown yak wool. The cotton combined with the yak wool gives the wrap an amazing softness and a great support giving the wrap a perfect mix of sturdiness and stretch. The wrap has a bit more grip than glide and is perfect for new born babies and strong enough to be used into toodlerhood.
Yak wool is an exclusive wool which has been used by nomads in the Trans-Himalayan region for over a thousand years. Yak wool is considered a completely sustainable wool because yaks are raised in nature in the highlands around the himalayan region, and does not require intense grazing. The wool is collected in a non-invasive manner as it simply comes off by itself in large piles and the wool can be processed without using harsh chemicals. Yak is very breathable and it regulates the body temperature the same way as sheep’s wool. This means that the wrap can be used both summer and winter. Furthermore, unlike most wool, the yak’s coat does not contain lanolin and is therefore relatively unlikely to cause itch or other allergic reactions. Please note that the wool is very soft and fine and becomes a bit fluffy with use. This is completely normal with natural materials and makes them even more soft.
Wrap details:
Fiber warp: 100% cotton (certified by Cotton made in Africa)
Fiber weft: 100% handspun yak wool
Color warp: Medley in warm and burned shades of wheat and rose slowly melting into warm shades of earthy rose and brown.
Color weft: Warm middle brown yak wool
Pattern: Crackle weave
Width: Approx. 70cm
Weight: Medium
Break-in: none
Middle marker: Sustainably sourced cork
Tail: Long elegant fringes
