Royal Purple Mohair Locks - 1oz.
Each package contains 1 oz. kid mohair locks that are hand dyed by me. Beautiful, soft, and shiny locks from my Angora goats who live outside our home. Their names are Beauty, Maggie, Madam and Minnie!
Bred from the famous Speck Ranch bloodlines, they are known for their exceptionally soft, ringlet fibers. Mohair comes from the Angora goat and is one of the oldest textile fibers in use. The name “Angora” comes from the city of Ankara in Turkey. Mohair goats are thought to originate in Tibet and reached Turkey in the 16th century. It is believed that Henry V brought the Angora goats to Europe. It eventually reached South Africa which now produces the highest percentage of Mohair in the world. The goats were introduced to the US in 1849. The United States produces the world’s best mohair and is now second in production with 90% of US Mohair being raised in the Texas which is home to about 200,000 goats!! Angora goats are usually sheared twice a year except in Turkey where they only shear once a year giving them the longest Mohair fibers in the world. Mohair is flame resistant and has a high sound absorbency which makes it valuable for large buildings. Mohair is moisture and wrinkle resistant. It retains heat during the winter and is a barrier against heat in the summer. It has more dye receptacle sites than any other natural fiber so it produces beautiful rich colors when dyed. Because of its smooth fiber structure, it is extremely strong and durable making it a first-choice fiber for rugs. Many of the renowned Persian rugs are made from Mohair.