The yak's hair is of much use in Central Asian regions. See the source -
The duster-like Chauri used in Sikh temples (Gurdwaras) is a fan made of yak hair.
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Rolling stones may not gather moss, but they get nicely rounded.
I thought I was looking at a horse's tail in the first photo. What beautiful tresses. No wonder the hair is sought after.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what it was going to be...looks so soft.
ReplyDeleteThe tail does look like a duster. Great CC post!
ReplyDeleteGreat CC post! Very unusual ;-)
ReplyDeleteI've always felt them to be so storybookish !1sandy
ReplyDeleteSwarna: Neat captures of a neat looking animal.
ReplyDeleteThat is SO cool! I wanna see a yak!
ReplyDeleteI can see how the yak's hair would lend itself to the crafting of textiles.
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learn something new every day, thanks
ReplyDeleteQuite a handsome animal.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love learning something new. Cool pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks, all
ReplyDeleteWe just loved to watch this textbook creature in Manali
Hmm I learned something. I don't think I would use it as a fan while still attached.
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Someone needs a haircut. These are so new to be. Great critters
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