Contemporary Objects, Rooted in the Tibetan Plateau
Black Tent Cloak
Indicative concept price ¥13,585
A large woven yak-hair cloak-wrap using the waterproof black tent weaving technique of Tibetan nomads, wearable or draped.
For thousands of years, Tibetan nomads have woven waterproof shelters from yak hair鈥攖he iconic black tent. The Black Tent Cloak translates this鍗冨勾 craft into a personal layer. Dense yak-hair weave provides natural water resistance. It can be worn as a cloak, draped as a throw, or hung as a textile.
Concept specifications
- Natural-fibre material direction
- Handmade construction concept
- Designed for long-term use and repair
- Natural variation is expected and valued
Provenance before release
Material composition, maker, place of production, dimensions, care, compliance and lead time will be verified at product level before commercial release.
Concept product for ALPORA design development. Final specifications and pricing are subject to production validation.
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Final fibre composition, dye method, maker and place of production will be documented at product level before release.
Potential natural variation
If handmade construction and natural fibres are confirmed for the final product, small differences in tone and surface may occur. Verified variation guidance will be published before release.
Delivery & care
Final care guidance, lead time, duties and delivery method will be confirmed after production validation and before orders open.