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Alaskan Qiviut Handknits
Oomingmak is the Alaskan co-operative that has brought exquisite Qiviut items to you as a unique northern gift since 1969. It is owned by approximately 250 Native Alaskan women from remote coastal villages of Alaska who knit each item by hand. Each village has a signature pattern derived from traditional aspects of village life and the Eskimo culture; they may come from an ancient artifact or a beadwork design.
Qiviut (pronounced "kiv-ee-ute"), the downy-soft underwool from the Arctic musk ox, is shed naturally each year during the spring months. Eight times warmer than wool and extraordinarily lightweight, Qiviut is one of the finest natural fibers known to man.
All of our items are 100% Qiviut and in the natural color. The caps and scarves made by the knitters are as comfortable to wear on cool days in a warm climate as they are in chilly weather. Unlike wool, Qiviut is not scratchy and will not shrink in any temperature of water. It can be hand-washed in any mild detergent and will last for many years.
October 4th - 6th we will be at the Egan Center for the Make It Alaska Market at Booth 21.
From September 15th through October 6th we will only be open Monday - Friday 10am to 6pm.
We are slowly getting items back in stock now that our members are wrapping up with the summer fishing season. We will be keeping in stock items up to date as best as we can. If you have any questions about what items are available or if you would like to be added to the backorder list, please call us at 907-272-9225.
Location:
604 H Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (map)
Hours:
Current Hours
Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Phone:
Toll-free: (888) 360-9665
Anchorage: (907) 272-9225
Fax: (907) 258-4225
