Deep Bark Brown: Premium Desi Oon & Indigenous Natural Dye Wool Yarns

Anchor your next heirloom garment in the profound, moody depths of mountain botanicals. If you are searching to buy authentic, indigenous wool yarns that carry the true essence of the earth, this heavy botanical extraction is crafted for you. Ethically sourced from the sweeping, high-altitude pastures of the Himalayan region, this 4-ply desi oon is spun specifically for designers who demand uncompromising quality and rich, natural color. To achieve this deeply saturated, earthy brown, we utilize an intense 50% extraction of Sappanwood—a 100% plant based dye—and carefully sadden it with a heavy 10% natural iron (ferrous) mineral modifier.

WHY BUY THESE WOOL YARNS? Authentic natural dye wool yarns cannot be rushed in a commercial dye house. Our Deep Bark Brown colorway is strictly limited by seasonal botanical foraging, complex mineral balancing, and the natural yield of indigenous sheep. When you purchase this yarn, you are securing a highly rare, artisan-crafted fiber that directly supports local shepherd communities. Secure your sweater quantity today before this limited botanical batch is permanently allocated.

STUDIO SWATCH & GAUGE SPECS We rigorously swatch-test every batch in our studio so you can buy with total confidence and plan your garment gauge accurately:

• Base Yarn: HWMT 410 (Indigenous Himalayan Wool)

• Dyestuff: 50% Sappanwood (Plant Based) with 10% Ferrous (Mineral Modifier)

• Stitch: Stockinette (Washed & Blocked)

• Gauge: 20 stitches x 34 rows = 10 cm (4 inches)

WHAT IS THIS WOOL LIKE TO KNIT WITH? Engineered for smooth, effortless crafting with a distinctively rustic soul. Sitting beautifully at 20–23 microns, this desi oon wool glides seamlessly on your needles. It features an incredible natural memory, snapping right back into shape to provide the ideal balance of beginner-friendly softness and master-level, pill-resistant durability.

WHAT CAN YOU MAKE WITH THIS YARN? This profound, earthy brown is an exceptional choice for foundational winter wardrobes. It is highly recommended for structured outerwear, heavy cabled sweaters, rustic cardigans, or acting as a deep, anchoring contrast color in complex stranded colorwork designs.

THE QUICK SPECS

• Fiber: 100% Desi Oon / Indigenous Wool Yarns (Ethically sourced from the Himalayan region)

• Color: Deep Bark Brown (50% Sappanwood Extract + 10% Mineral Modifier)

• Weight: 4-Ply / 10 Count

• Category: Natural dye wool yarns / Pure Himalayan wool yarns

CARE NOTE Gentle handwash or cool machine wash on a delicate cycle; dry flat in the shade. Because these are living yarns colored with real botanical extracts and earth minerals, tones may gently mellow and evolve over time—a highly sought-after hallmark of genuine, earth-friendly indigenous textiles.