Mohair
The Animal
Mohair is devired from Arabic (mukhayyar, a goat's hair cloth).The goat in question, the angora is thought to have originated in Tibet.Turkey was the centre of mohair textile production before the goat was introduced to Southern Africa and the USA during the 19th century. Angora goats are shorn twice a year and yield from 3 to 5kg of mohair.
Mohair is devired from Arabic (mukhayyar, a goat's hair cloth).The goat in question, the angora is thought to have originated in Tibet.Turkey was the centre of mohair textile production before the goat was introduced to Southern Africa and the USA during the 19th century. Angora goats are shorn twice a year and yield from 3 to 5kg of mohair.
The Producers
Production is concentrated in the Eastern Cape region of South Afica, where the Angora goat population is estimated at 850,000. Another major producer is the US state of Texas, with a herd of 200 000 goats.
Production is concentrated in the Eastern Cape region of South Afica, where the Angora goat population is estimated at 850,000. Another major producer is the US state of Texas, with a herd of 200 000 goats.
Practical Use
Blankets
Carpets
Jackets
Coats
Socks
Scarves
Blankets
Carpets
Jackets
Coats
Socks
Scarves
Aesthetic Use
Curtains
Rugs
Curtains
Rugs
