|
History - Material -
Production
Material
Schulte
Mohair is made from one of nature's finest sources for natural
fibre, the Angora goat. This special fur is very long and
naturally wavy. When sheared (this usually occurs twice a year)
it is called mohair.
The term
"mohair" is derived from the Arabian word "Muhayar" which
literally means "the fabric of goat hair". Despite the name
similarity there is no relation to the Angora rabbit.
Angora
goats are a delicate animal and are very sensitive to
temperature change. This requires a dependable mild
climate. Summers not so hot that the meadows dry out and
winters not too cold. In the entire world there are only three
regions that
consistently meet these ideal conditions: Texas, USA, South
Africa and Turkey. |
