The Orenburg shawl is famous Russian handcraft, finely knitted by hands lace. The Material is the down of special Orenburg goats hand-spun over the thin silk thread. Those goats are known for having world's finest and strongest hair (16-18 micrometers) resulting in exceptional softness.
The shawl is very fine, soft, and fluffy, yet strong and warm.
The yarn is never dyed or chemically treated. The Shawl has its natural charcoal color.
It could be worn as a wrap, had cover ("babushka") or decorative throw blanket. It will develop downy halo, when in use, that make it even fluffie.
It is strong and will not worn- out for many years. There is no need to wash or clean it The yarn is "self cleaned". However, it can be "shampooed" by hand washing, or dry cleaned.
This shawl was bought in the place, of origin-Orenburg, brought to US 35 years ago, and never used. It is 100% authentic famous Russian handicraft that can be cosy and warm yet graceful addition to your wardrobe or decor.
In Russia those shawls or kerchiefs well used for medicinal purposes to relieve neck and back pain.