GIRISH - Himalayan Yak Wool Large Meditation Blanket
COMPOSITION: 50% yak wool 50% merino wool
SIZE: 125 x 250 cm / 50 x 100 in approx.
THICKNESS: thick
DETAILS: without fringes
WEIGHT: 750 to 1022 g / 1.65 to 2.25 lb approx.
If you are looking for a warmer shawl, Girish, made of yak wool, is definitely our best choice. One will never find a shawl that is 100% yak wool. It is necessary to blend it with another wool to weave it. The fibre blend is perfect to offer you an exceptional insulating meditation blanket which grows softer with use.
This shawl is made of raw yak wool and should be worn over some clothing, as it can be scratchy otherwise. It is the ideal shawl to use outside or in a very cool environment.
We also have access to large yak wool shawls with unique ethnic borders. If you have an interest in this type of shawl, write to us and we will present some possibilities.
The authentic yak wool meditation shawl inevitably has a high price. It is the same with true pashmina and cashmere. These are rare and exceptionally high quality fibres.
Yak wool comes from a gigantic beast that lives mainly at an altitude of at least 5,000 meters in the Himalayas, Ladakh, on the Tibetan plateau, and in some parts of Mongolia and Central Asia. The temperature in these regions goes down to -40 degree Celsius. This is how the yaks developed a highly insulating fur to cope with this intense cold. Our yak wool fibre comes from the famous Changthang region of Ladakh, which is also where the most beautiful pashmina in the world comes from.
It is extremely rare to find authentic yak wool creations outside the Himalayan regions. First, natural yak wool comes in shades of brown to black, and very rarely, in the cream colour. Unless you buy from a trusted source where you are assured that yak wool has been mixed in a small amount with merino wool, just so, can we get varied colours.
Therefore, if you find colourful scarves or shawls on the market at a very low price, know for sure that we sell you something else. There are many misrepresentations on the market. Several are created in Nepal where scarves made of a very soft acrylic blend are sold and labeled as "made of yak baby wool” or “made of yak wool". Some sites sell them by presenting a composition of wool, cotton and acrylic (fleece).
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- PROCESSING TIME:
2 days, if the order is straightforward, i.e., the shawl is in stock and you have provided us with your accurate phone number, email, and address. - SHIPPING DATE:
Orders ready to be dispatched on Friday and Saturday will be shipped on Tuesday morning, or exceptionally on Monday morning.
Orders ready to be shipped on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will leave the following morning. - DATE OF DELIVERY:
Your parcel will be delivered between 7 to 9 days, very exceptionally, within 10 days.
Delivery to Australia takes a few additional days.
If the process described below does not suit you, dry cleaning will be perfect to take care of your shawl.
HOW TO WASH YOUR SHAWL SAFELY:
Dissolve a little quantity of mild detergent - like gentle shampoo or woolen soap - with cold or lukewarm water (at 30 °C /86 °F maximum)
Submerge the shawl in the water and move it gently for a few minutes. Do not use fabric softener and rinse the shawl very well by running cool water through it to remove the soap.
You can then take out extra water by applying gentle pressure. NEVER RING, NEVER TWIST.
Remove the excess water by rolling the shawl in a clean towel.
Preferably lay it flat. If not possible, fold it once or twice to prevent the fibres to be stretched too much and hang it on the clothes line in avoiding direct sun or any proximity to heat sources.
Once dry, if available, the shawl can be steamed which will fluff the fibres. Otherwise, it can be ironed with a warm iron.
Please note that many of our shawls and blankets are handspun and handmade of natural fibers, so occasional irregularities may occur in the weave or embroidery. These should not be considered as imperfections; rather they enhance the individuality of each piece.
You may return any purchase if you are not satisfied. We will fully refund you or give you the opportunity of re-fulfilling your order. However, return shipping cost will be refunded only in the event that there was an oversight, i.e., you have received a shawl or blanket that does not match the one in the order confirmation or the item has a genuine quality or production defect.
Otherwise, the customer is responsible for the shipping charges connected to the return of any item, as well as the responsibility of returning the item securely.
Please call us at +1(778) 722-9844 or email us at info@espritdelhimalaya.com to receive a return number.
This number should appear on the return package. Only packages with this return number will be accepted.
If you wish to receive a credit or make an exchange for the returned item, please include a note informing us what you would like. Always include a phone number where you may be contacted.
We do not accept C.O.D.'s or packages marked "bill recipient."
A five week period should be expected before receiving your refund, from the day you dispatch the package. In many cases the refund may come a lot more quickly.
The conditions required for us to accept the return are:
- The item received by us needs to be in its original condition, as shipped. If its condition is altered in any way we may need to charge restocking fees.
- Please inform us within 7 days from the date you received your item that you wish to return it.
- Depending of your location, we will inform you of an address where the item should be shipped within 15 days of the delivery date.
Do not hesitate to contact us regarding exchanges and returns:
Tel: +1-778-722-9844
Email: andrea@espritdelhimalaya.com
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Wonderful shawl, exactly as pictured and every detail cited in the confirmation was true. It was shipped with a few days of indicated time and delivered exactly as the confirmation said it would be. Highly recommended without hesitation.
Gene - United States
This meditation shawl is absolutely beautiful i love it. Soft, light and very warm without being stifling. Plenty of material to wrap up in. Very impressed with the quality and service i would highly recommend. Came exactly as advertised and quickly considering how far it came to get to the uk.
Michael - United Kingdom
This item (LAKSHMI LIGHT) exceeded my expectations. I have been searching for a replacement for a much loved cashmere shawl I got in India years ago that was lost. I finally found this shawl and anxiously waited for it to arrive. It is perfect...soft, warm and light. Just absolutely beautiful.
Zach - United States
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