Facts about Yaks - Yaks thrive in high altitude environments and can get affected by heat exhaustion at temperatures starting from 15 Degrees Celsius. - Yak wool is said to be warmer than wools such as Merino which are highly regarding for their warming properties. - Yak wool has less static properties than other common animal fibre materials - this means it’s less likely to cling to your body or other clothes.- Yak wool absorbs body moisture and is very breathable- this means it absorbs moisture such as sweat and releases it into the environment to keep you feeling fresh and dry. - Yaks are now primarily only found in Tibet, Western China and Northern India with Yak fibre used in traditional...
Handmade Scarves! No matter what season we are in, here at Avenue we love our scarf collection. Our range of silk, wool and cotton scarfs can be put to great use regardless of the temperature outside. Our scarves are handmade by our partners around the world. Today we thought we’d help you out with a quick guide to the Avenue handmade scarf collection via colour. Single Colour Eri Silk - this scarf is bright and bold and will stand out amongst the crown. The Eri silk fibre is great for all seasons and is durable and thermal. These are handmade by our partner, MESH, in India. Silk scarf - these lightweight scarves come in a variety of vibrant colours including red,...
Eri Silk come from the worm 'Samia cynthia ricini' which is located in North East India and some parts of China and Japan. The word eri comes from the Assamese word which mean caster because the silkworm feeds on caster plants. There are many names for Eri silk in India such as Endi or Errandi. Some people also know it as 'peace silk' because it is allowed to escape from the cocoon and is thought to be a peaceful way for animals to live. Wild peace silk come from the cocoon of a silkworm caterpillar. The type of silk used determines the name of the silk, price and the quantity. There is a very special way of preparing the cocoon so it can...
