THE MAKING OF - HANDSPUN FRINGED CAPE

The Handspun Fringed Cape is midweight and open-front, with an oversized silhouette and drapes over the body with a fluid form. Its thread is masterfully handspun, ensuring the finest and softest yak khullu thread possible. Now available online.

R A W   M A T E R I A L

For the handspun cape, Norlha artisans work with three natural yak khullu shades, left in their natural state, combined to create different tones: Brown, Grey and White. Yaks typically have a dark brown coat, but they can also be found in grey and, very rarely, in white.

H A N D   S P I N N I N G

Once the raw material is gathered, yarn is masterfully handspun by a single artisan over the course of 15 days in order to get enough fine thread for the realisation of one cape.

M U L T I - S H A D E   Y A R N

The technique used to create the yarn entails a highly skilled spinner integrating three shades of khullu into a single thread – an intricate process that creates a patterned effect in the finished fabric purely through spinning.

W E A V I N G

The fabric is then woven into a loose weave that gives exceptional breathability and lightness to the cape to be, resulting in a midweight product that is extremely warm, soft and long lasting.

F I N I S H I N G S

Once the cape is woven, Gombo Kyi and Dugkar Tso meticulously run through the quality control checking if there are any imperfections on the weave.

I R O N I N G   &   S T E A M I N G

The finished product is then ironed and steamed by Tselo. In total, it takes between 14–17 artisans and 12–15 processes to make the Naturals Handspun Scarf or the Handspun Fringed Cape.

F I N A L   P R O D U C T

The final cape is made from two square panels that taper to an elegant V-shape at the back. It is finished with fine, long fringing along its two front edges and blends organic softness with a rugged dependability. As with all Norlha pieces, the handspun cape is made to last a lifetime.