David Morgan Fall and Winter 2012/2013 Catalog

Qiviut – The Wonder-Wool from the Arctic Qiviut (pronounced “kiv-ee-ute”) is the
warm, soft under-fur of the musk ox, the warmest, softest wool known. The qiviut we offer
here is handknitted into scarves and caps by the Eskimo women of the Oomingmak
Musk Ox Producers’ Co-operative in Alaska. Supply of these marvelous goods became
a possibility only when John Teal in 1964 started the Musk Ox Project to bring together
re-establishment of the musk ox in Alaska and relief from abject poverty for the Eskimo in
the outlying coastal villages. A domestic herd of musk oxen was established, from which
the qiviut could be combed each spring for spinning into yarn. Today knitting qiviut is a
culture-friendly source of cash income for the coastal villagers, supplying a unique product
from a growing arctic resource. We at David Morgan are pleased to be selected as the
first of the mail order companies in the lower forty-eight states to be able to offer this
outstanding product.
Qiviut Smoke Ring The Qiviut Smoke
Ring is a seamless cylinder of lacy knitted
qiviut yarn. It may be worn just around
the neck or around the neck and drawn
up over the head as a hood. The name
Smoke Ring was chosen for this innovative
accessory since the qiviut is so soft and
comfortable it is hardly noticeable except
for its warmth. The Smoke Ring is elegant,
but so practical it will become your first
choice for everyday use in cold weather. It
is about 18” tall and 24” in circumference,
hand knitted in the Harpoon pattern from
Mekoryuk on Nunivak Island. The pattern is derived from a 1,200 year-old ivory harpoon
head found on the island. The color is the natural brown. Made in USA.
#2101 Qiviut Smoke Ring ....................................................................................................................................................$185
Qiviut Scarf and Stole The scarf and
stole are hand knitted in the Nelson Island
Diamond Pattern. This pattern is knitted
by cooperative members from Nightmute,
Tununak, Newtok and Toksook Bay,
a cluster of small villages near the coast of
Kangirlvar Bay and is derived from a traditional
design on parka trim. The color is
natural brown. The scarf is about 12 inches
wide and 48 inches long. The stole (not
shown) is about 18 inches wide and 48 inches long. 100% qiviut wool. Made in USA.
#2102 Qiviut Scarf...............................................................................................................................................................................$255
#2105 Qiviut Stole ..............................................................................................................................................................................$385
Qiviut Care Unlike most wools, qiviut is not scratchy and will not shrink in any temperature
of water. Hand wash in any mild detergent and dry flat for years of use and enjoyment.
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