Does anyone know where to get RAW musk ox fur /Qiviut reasonabley priced for spinning into yarn the old ways? I have some lady friends who spin Alpaca & Yak & camel & sheep & want to find some musk ox Qiviut and i thought about running this by you guys.....if you can get me some,PM with prices and details...These ladies are spinning the old fashion way with 100 year old spinning wheels and doing everything by hand/zero electricity,which i think is cool & a lost art these days...
Thanks
bbh

Qiviut is quite expensive. $40.00 + per ounce.

Try this link for starters.

http://www.qiviut.com/store/index.cfm?target=Fiber%20/%20Yarn

Qiviut is ranched in a few places ( Palmer and the Univ of AK, Fairbanks) UAF also sells it raw for $25.00/oz. However, it is doubtful you can make hunting garments with it as it tends to sag. It needs blend of Melino Wool or silk to help maintain its shape. More info at the following link: http://www.uaf.edu/lars/qiviut.html

Try the Inuit in Canada not Alaska. Lots more Muskox. Try Holman or communities on Banks Island.

Thanks for all the help,I figured you hunters would know a thing or two...here are a couple neat pics...

Give Gus and Geri Gillespie a call at the Alaska fur exchange (907) 563-3877

Many Thanks to all