Qilalugaq!!! An excited buzz goes through Kugluktuk and most Arctic communities when beluga whales are spotted in the nearby ocean.
Nunavut Qiviut introduces in 2024 a new knit hat inspired by a beautiful pod of beluga whales.
Qilalugaq means Beluga whale in the Inuit language. This qiviut hat uses Nunavut Qiviut yarn. It features 50/40/10 qiviut/superfine merino/silk dyed in the base colour and 30/60/10 Arctic Fox/superfine merino/silk in the white beluga pod design. The band of the hat with the beluga motif has two layers to provide extra warmth and comfort.
Nunavut Qiviut always recommends having merino in any qiviut hat design. The merino adds memory to the qiviut to maintain its elasticity and the fit of the hat. The superfine merino complements the softness and warmth of Muskox qiviut and Arctic Fox. Nunavut Qiviut is the only company to make Arctic Fox yarn.
Nunavut Qiviut designs its own Arctic yarns and knit items locally and sustainably. These yarns are hand blended and gently processed. The yarns are available for sale to fibre artists and are used by Nunavut Qiviut to create unique and rare knit designs. Each Qilalugaq Qiviut Toque is made individually on a hand powered knitting machine.
All purchases over $300CDN receive a 15% discount. So consider pairing a Beluga toque with a qiviut lace scarf or a pair of qiviut socks, gloves, mitts.
Adult size. One size fits most. Limited quantities.
Care instructions: hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent like Woolite; squeeze gently to rid excess water; rinse in cold water; rid excess water and then press between a towel, and; lay flat to dry.