African Fine Arts - Fabrics / Textiles - Mohair Wool Shawl from South Africa

Over 60% of the world’s mohair production takes place in the semi-desert regions of South Africa. Mohair has the same chemical composition at wool; it shares wool’s warmth and drape features, but is much smoother, luxuriously soft and warm. Mohair goats are sheared twice a year, a process that does not harm the animal and is in fact essential to its long-term well being. This high quality natural fiber repels rather than attracts dirt and does not require washing as often as synthetic fibers do. The item can be hand washed or dry cleaned.