The story of the yak is one that we love to tell here at Shokay
Tibetan yaks are semi-nomadic, graze on natural and pollution-free grass and have the space to roam and explore! Most importantly, the herding process involves no cruelty, caging or unnatural treatment towards these beautiful animals.
We work directly with local communities and train their young leaders on the best animal welfare practices and on our classification process to separate fibers by quality right at the source.
Base color
Premium hand sorted color
Very rare in the natural. Mills generally depigment the darker colors to achieve white
Yak - the premium alternative to wool
More luxurious than wool
Yaks live in altitudes above 3500m, and each yak only provides 100g of its precious wool each year. The softest yak wool is handcombed from the neck and shoulders.
More sustainable than wool
Shokay directly connects with Tibetan communities and purchases fiber in a fair and transparent way. Compared to goats and sheep, yaks are a more sustainable animal. They have lower methane emissions and gentler grazing practices.
More affordable than cashmere
Yak wool costs 30% less than cashmere, but the hand feel is just as luxurious.
