About Shokay

Shokay is the world’s leading provider of responsible yak wool. Our fibres are hand-combed by Tibetan herders who raise their yaks on the Himalayan plateaus above 3500 metres, where yaksroam freely and are cared for like family. Sourcing directly from local communities offers young Tibetans the opportunity to connect to a global supply chain while embracing their cultural identity. How Did It All Start? Whilst studying at Harvard, Shokay co-founder Carol Chyau knew she wanted to find a way to influence social change and sustainability. She figured she would start by exploring one of the more remote places in Asia, the Tibetan plateaus of Western China. ​There, she discovered the fibre that she believed could contribute to a sustainable future for fashion- yak wool. When she read a United Nations report describing yak wool as “comparable to cashmere,” she wondered to herself, “Why is yak wool used so little in fashion?” The pursuit of that answer has led Carol on a 17 year journey to develop the broadest range of yak wool products available on the market across the entire supply chain. From textiles research to fashion design, we cross disciplines and geographies to bring beautiful products made from responsible yak wool.Read their story