Genuine Mongolian Cashmere

February 25, 2022

Ariunzul Enkhbaatar

Head of Sustainable Development Division

Ariunzul Enkhbaatar

Head of Sustainable Development Division

As the Head of the Sustainable Development Division at GOBI Cashmere, Ariunzul is committed to upholding responsible and ethical practices throughout every stage of cashmere production. She spearheads initiatives in environmental protection, social responsibility, and ethical governance while collaborating closely with herders to promote sustainable sourcing. Deeply passionate about Mongolian culture and the livelihoods of the herders who make cashmere possible, she shares stories of their traditions, the artistry behind cashmere garments, and how GOBI Cashmere remains dedicated to sustainability.

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Mongolian cashmere: Coexistence and dependence of goats and nomadic herders

Due to Mongolia's diverse ecological environment, the goats go through all 4 seasons where temperatures fluctuate from -40℃ during harsh winters to +40℃ during bright and sunny summers. To survive this extreme climate, the cashmere goats rely on Mongolian nomadic herders to take care of them.

During the cold winters the goats grow a thick layer of undercoat to keep themselves warm – the colder the weather, the thinner & higher the quality of the cashmere will be. As the season changes to spring, to keep the goats refreshed and healthy, herders hand comb the cashmere off of the goats.

This natural evolution of the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle & its harmonious co-existence with its livestock is at the core of why we feel proud about producing cashmere products. To us, our cashmere isn’t just another product, it is the accumulation of our way of life.