Scarves INSPIRED BY THE MONGOLIAN PLAINS
Hand Woven Scarves using Yak Fibres
Handwoven scarves crafted from Mongolian yak khullu and Bluefaced Leicester wool. Ethically sourced, naturally dyed, and inspired by the landscapes of Mongolia and Yorkshire.
Each scarf is fully traceable to its origins: the herder who cared for the yaks in the Arkhangai region of Mongolia, and the farm in Yorkshire where the wool was grown.Â
From mongolia
to yorkshire
Every scarf begins with seasonal wool harvesting. In spring, Mongolian yaks are gently combed to collect their naturally shed undercoat, known as yak khullu.
These fibres are blended with lustrous Bluefaced Leicester wool from Yorkshire farmers, hand-dyed using natural colours, and woven on a tabletop loom. The result is a scarf that is both luxurious and long-lasting.
KHULLU +
LEICESTER
I’m Catherine Simmons. Khullu + Leicester began from my love of art, farming, and working with natural fibres. After learning to spin, dye, and weave in the Yorkshire Dales, I discovered the soft, luxurious khullu on the Mongolian steppe and began working with nomadic herders to source it ethically.
I combine this with Bluefaced Leicester wool from small family farms in Yorkshire, hand-dye the yarn, and weave each scarf myself on a tabletop loom. Every piece carries the story of two pastoral traditions, and is made with care, skill, and respect for the people, animals, and landscapes behind it.
