Pherri Carpet Yak Wool Wool Silk Blend Before it is spun it

Before it is spun it has been skirted - the removal of thorns and other dirt

they are stitched together

naturally dyed with red onion skins

The wool is hand-dyed by Angtak & Catherine in Ladakh

Pherri Carpet Yak Wool Wool Silk Blend Before it is spun itpherri (Ladakhi) name for this heritage textile This carpet is made from hand spun yak wool yarn. It is woven in the traditional Changthang style, on a portable backstrap loom characteristic for the nomadic communities. This type of carpet is called "Pherri" and traditionally used as a blanket. It is a flat weave and approximately 7mm thick. The carpet consists of 8 panels. After weaving, they are stitched together. The yarn for the small designs is