Cashmere’s humble origins.
Cashmere farmers in Mongolia struggle to survive as they produce one of the world’s most exclusive products.
A cashmere scarf might be expensive but Mongolia’s nomads barely earn a living from their goats and its neighbour China is undercutting the market.
Tyra Dempster reports.
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Cashmere’s humble origins.
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- Cashmere is farmed in Mongolia.
- The farmers are aware of the high prices cashmere commands.
- The family are able to survive from farming the goats.
- China produces cashmere more cheaply.
- The family earn $2,000 per fleece.
- The price for cashmere is very stable.
- Cashmere’s quality depends on harsh weather conditions.
- Mongolian cashmere has the best quality.
- Mongolia can produce large volumes of cashmere.
- The future of Mongolian cashmere is good.
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