The soft inner wool from the undercoat of the muskox.
Etymology: from Inuit qiviuq, down or underhair.
Qiviut - or qiviuq - is said to be an extaordinary wool: soft, warm, and light.
It is said to be eight times warmer than sheep's wool.
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Monday word: qiviut
The soft inner wool from the undercoat of the muskox.
Etymology: from Inuit qiviuq, down or underhair.
Qiviut - or qiviuq - is said to be an extaordinary wool: soft, warm, and light.
It is said to be eight times warmer than sheep's wool.
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