Question

The high-quality soft wool shahtoosh is obtained from:
A. Chiru
B. Goat
C. Rabbit
D. Sheep

Answer 1

Hint: Shahtoosh is a very fine type of wool. It is also called the king of fine wools. This wool is made up of the hairs of chiru, which is a Tibetan antelope.

Complete answer: Chiru lives in the harshest environments of the world, where the altitude is 5000 meters.
1. They have a special type of down fur, which is light as well as warm, protects them from the cold temperature of the environment.
2. They are migratory animals and commonly found in Tibet and Mongolia.
3. The quality of Shahtoosh is determined by the major presence of Toosh down in the fabric.
4. Chiru is an endangered animal.
5. Traditional Kashmir Shawls are made by this wool.

Additional information: The measurement system used for determining the Toosh quality is called Dani in Kashmir.
1. Dani is equal to 1/16 in terms of fiber composition.
2. The typical types of Toosh that are found in the market are:
3. Shurah Dani – it is also called 16 Dani. It is made with a 100% Toosh wool,
4. Bah Dani – it is also called 12 Dani. It is a quality of shawl that is made up with by mixing of 75% Toosh and 25% Pashmina,
5. Aeth Dani – it is also called 8 Dani. It is a combination of 50% Toosh and 50% Pashmina.

So, the correct answer is option A. chiru.

Note: Shahtoosh is a special kind of wool that is found from Chiru.
The other wools that are commonly available on market are made from the hairs of the ship.