qiviut

animal-hair fibre

Also known as: qiveut

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Qiviut is the wool from the undercoat of the musk ox. It is a type of specialty hair fiber, similar to cashmere from goats or camel hair. This fine, soft fiber is highly valued for its warmth and luxurious feel. The process of collecting and separating qiviut is labor-intensive, contributing to its rarity and cost.123

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…is a thick wool, called qiviut (or qiveut), which is shed in summer and is used by Arctic craftsmen to make a fine yarn similar to cashmere or guanaco.
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…is a thick wool, called qiviut (or qiveut), which is shed in summer and is used by Arctic craftsmen to make a fine yarn similar to cashmere or guanaco.
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