Shahtoosh, meaning "king of wools" in Persian, is an ultra-fine wool known for being exceptionally soft, light, and warm.
Intense poaching for shahtoosh decimated chiru populations, reducing them to approximately 10% of their original numbers by the 1990s. 3. Legal Status and Penalties buy shahtoosh
Report: The Status of Shahtoosh Trade and Purchase The purchase of shahtoosh is due to the extreme conservation threat it poses to the Tibetan antelope ( chiru ). Any purchase, possession, or trade of shahtoosh products today is a criminal offense. 1. What is Shahtoosh? Shahtoosh, meaning "king of wools" in Persian, is
The production of shahtoosh is inherently destructive. Unlike goats used for pashmina, chiru cannot be shorn; they must be to harvest the wool. Legal Status and Penalties Report: The Status of
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:
A single woman's shawl typically requires the lives of 3 to 5 antelopes .