The Story Of South Africa’s Marvellous Mohair

And it all started with the Sultan’s mistake

Mohair, as the name suggests, actually is hair. Hair off the back of a specialist breed Angora goat, sheared twice a year to make a silky yarn that can be fashioned into anything from coats to cardigans to shawls and throws. Mohair is known for its silky sheen and softness and was often referred to as the diamond…