Besides of the record heat waves in Southern California the past couple of weeks, the winter will creep up on us in no time. In less than 6 weeks we will be preparing to hit the slopes in Big Bear or to go for a serious hike in Mammoth. Recently I came across a fashionable line that provides you with the comfort and warmth necessary  and the best part is that its hand made  - YAK Apparel.
YAK Apparel is a Boston-based clothing and accessories company specializing in wool hats and silk scarves handmade in Nepal.
YAK Apparel BEANIES & HEAD WRAPS, FLEECE LINED HATS and FAUX FUR LINED HATS are not just fashionable, cozy and warm but handmade in Nepal in a  cottage industry that we help support. They are ideal for winter, winter sports, moms and dads, children, students, fashionistas, green supporters and lovers of unique fashion.
 
The designers worked with the Artisans in Nepal to infuse American and European fashion trends into the authentic products. This is how the  great pom-pom hats came to life – the warmth of the authentic earflap hat combined with faux-fur pompoms as a trendy fashion accent. The best  seller combines many shades of purple with a plush grey faux fur lining and just the cutest pompoms at the ends of the tassels and on top of thehat.  For silk scarves a 100% natural silk is used, made with an amazing and incredible attention to detail with the most vibrant designs and enticing colors you can imagine. These scarves are a true form of luxury – made one at a time.
  YAK Apparel’s mission is to provide sustainable, fair wage employment to the people of Nepal through the production of colorful wool hats, silk  scarves and other handmade accessories that are as unique and beautiful as the people who wear them.
For more info on YAK Apparel visit -www.yakapparel.com