A New Trend in Down…Presenting, Oleg Alyasov Accessories

Oleg Alyasov introduces the latest and most innovative line of hand knitted accessories made from the down of the rare Royal goat of Southeast Russia! This is like no other fabric on the market; it's finer than cashmere, smoother than alpaca and as warm as mink. These scarves, shawls, throws, socks, ponchos, gloves and hats are true luxuries that will serve season after season.

A process of hand combing the animals, and washing and spinning the thread by hand creates these unique pieces. All of the down is washed in an all-natural shampoo made from grass grown in the region and rinsed in spring water from the ecologically pure environment. From there the intricate process of hand knitting begins. It is important to recognize that Oleg Alyasov developed the original technology used to actually spin the down and knit the thread. It took a whole year for him to teach a team of thirty of the most well trained Russian crafts people, known for their handicraft, how to knit this thread. From there it takes one person ten hours a day for one week to create one wearable scarf or shawl. That's seventy hours of hand spinning in a week!

From this laborious process emerges a product that cannot be compared to any other. The finished garments are lightweight and provide as much warmth as animal fur, but without the actual injury to the animal. Prior to his discovery, the Royal goat was nearing extinction, but as a result of Oleg Alyasov's new breeding, the Royal goat population is on the rise. The knitting is also very unique as no two pieces are ever the same. The web that is spun is so refined that to the eye it appears as delicate as a snowflake, but is actually very sturdy and will serve its owner for many years. Unlike cashmere, this product can endure season after season of dry cleaning and can even be hand washed and hung to dry.

It is rare that a thread is developed that can compete with the natural fibers of cashmere or alpaca, but this down is extraordinary and will surprise all those who see and feel it. These pieces will become a necessity in everyone's wardrobe. Whether you are a woman of style and elegance or one of comfort and warmth, these shawl, scarves and throws will attract anyone who can sense quality when they see it. Oleg Alyasov accessories are a practical luxury!