The fiber is roughly one-fifth the width of a human hair, ranging between 9 and 11 microns .

Shahtoosh, meaning "king of wools" in Persian, is an ultra-fine wool known for being exceptionally soft, light, and warm.

It is a non-bailable criminal offense under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 . USA: It is illegal under the Endangered Species Act . UK: It is a criminal offense under COTES Regulations .

Due to its extreme fineness, an entire full-sized shahtoosh shawl can pass through a small wedding ring. 2. The Cost of Production

It is obtained from the fine under-fleece of the Tibetan antelope ( Pantholops hodgsonii ), which lives on the high-altitude Tibetan plateau.

A single woman's shawl typically requires the lives of 3 to 5 antelopes .

The chiru has been listed under Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) since 1979, prohibiting all commercial trade. National Laws:

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