Women's Undyed Cashmere Zip Hoodie - Natural Melange
Worn through a decade of winters, about $0.50 a wear — direct from the artisans of Upper Mustang, with no luxury-label markup.
Size guide & measurements
Approximate finished measurements in inches, garment laid flat and unstretched, measured straight across and not doubled. Every piece is hand-knitted, so individual garments vary a little.
- AShoulder — outer seam to outer seam
- BBust — zip closed, one inch below the armhole
- CArm length — shoulder seam to cuff edge
- DBody length — shoulder point to hem, excluding the hood
| Size | A · Shoulder | B · Bust | C · Arm | D · Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 13½" | 16¾" | 22" | 21¾" |
| XS | 13⅞" | 17½" | 22⅜" | 22½" |
| S | 14¼" | 18½" | 22¾" | 23¼" |
| M | 14⅝" | 19½" | 23⅛" | 24" |
| L | 15" | 20¾" | 23½" | 24¾" |
| XL | 15½" | 22¼" | 23⅞" | 25½" |
| XXL | 16" | 23¾" | 24¼" | 26¼" |
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Complete the set
~375g
1 Chyangra goat =
~150g per year
Each hoodie uses the entire yearly cashmere of ~2.5 Chyangra goats
Ply Count: 2 Ply
Higher ply = denser, warmer, more durable
Micron: 16µm
Gauge: 12
Cashmere Ultra-fine, Grade-A fibers
Description
Description
A 100% undyed Himalayan cashmere hoodie, hand-combed from Chyangra (Changthangi) goats and knitted by artisans in Nepal — NPIA-certified for authenticity. Left in its natural colour, with no added dyes or bleaches. Elevated everyday comfort, warm without the bulk.
Pick it up. Feel how substantial it is.
Now look at the color. That particular shade of heathered grey. Or oatmeal. Or toast.
That color didn't come from a dye bath.
It came from the goat.
Two Things Nobody Does Together.
Most cashmere brands that make a zip hoodie dye it. And most undyed cashmere brands don't make zip hoodies.
The Kora brings both together.
High in Nepal's Mustang region, Chyangra goats grow fiber in naturally blended shades — the grey of winter sky, the warm brown of highland earth, the creamy oat of mountain grass. That's where the melange colors come from. Nature mixing its own palette, one animal at a time.
That fiber is combed once a year. It travels to Kathmandu, where master artisans never touch it with a dye or a bleach. They knit it at 12 gauge — tighter than standard — into a substantial zip hoodie. Every stitch by hand. The zip set in place, by hand.
The result is a color no factory could reproduce. And a density that tells you, before you even put it on, that this was made to last.
Is This Made for You?
This hoodie is for you if:
→ You want the versatility of a zip and the purity of undyed fiber — and you shouldn't have to choose between them
→ You want a cashmere hoodie with real substance — something that feels like it cost what it costs
→ You care about what touches your body and what touches the planet
→ You want a color that means something real — grown by nature, not decided by a design team
What Does Wearing This Feel Like?
Hold it first. Feel how it settles in your hands. This is not a thin, light cashmere. This has presence.
Pull it on. Feel it distribute across your shoulders. Solid. Warm. Real.
Now notice what you are not feeling. No dye finish. No bleach. Just the fiber's own lanolin — natural and intact — sitting quietly between your skin and the world.
Pull on the zip. Smooth and clean, all the way from hem to collar.
Zip it fully for maximum warmth. Half-zip when you heat up. Open it and layer over something else.
Three different garments. One substantial cashmere. Zero dyes.
Why You Can Trust This
✓ NPIA Certified — Nepal Pashmina Industry Association verified
✓ 16-Micron Grade A Chyangra Cashmere — the finest fiber grade that exists
✓ 100% Undyed — no dye bath, no bleach
✓ Natural lanolin preserved — the fiber gets softer with every wash, not worse
✓ Substantial density that signals real quality and lasting warmth
✓ 12-Gauge Fine Knit — tighter weave for a sleeker finish
✓ 2-Ply Yarn — two strands twisted for strength and lasting structure
✓ Hand-finished by master artisans in Kathmandu, Nepal
A Color Nobody Designed.
Designers spend months choosing colors. Factories spend thousands reproducing them. Dye houses run chemical processes to hit the right shade.
None of that happened here.
The color of your Kora hoodie was grown. By a goat. On a mountain in Nepal. In a place where winters are so brutal that the fiber it grows to survive becomes, entirely by accident, the softest thing you've ever worn.
This isn't a color that was decided.
It was made — over one year, by one animal, on one mountain. Keep it for decades. It only gets better.
Pairs well with: 100% Cashmere Women's Pullover Hoodie — 2-Ply 16-Micron Himalayan Cashmere and 100% Cashmere Women's Zip Hoodie — 12-Gauge 2-Ply 16-Micron Himalayan Cashmere. New to cashmere? See what undyed cashmere is.
Explore more: Women's Cashmere Hoodie.
Who it’s for
The undyed zip hood — the easiest of the undyed pieces to wear, because it goes over whatever is already on.
When to use it
- Layering on and off without changing outfit
- Travel and cold interiors
- A first undyed piece for someone unsure about the natural shades
Weight: Graceful ~375 grams
The ~375g weight delivers surprising warmth in a lightweight form—perfect for those seeking refined comfort without heaviness in milder conditions.
Softness: Ultra-fine 16-micron fibers
16-micron fibers are extraordinarily rare and represent the pinnacle of luxury, creating an almost silk-like softness against your skin (for comparison, human hair is about 75 microns).
Perfect for: Spring and autumn days, business casual settings, travel-friendly packing, and elegant layering. Ideal for those who appreciate the finest quality fibers in a versatile Hoodie that transitions effortlessly from day to evening.
Returns & Exchanges
Returns & Exchanges
30 Days to Decide
Cashmere is meant to be felt, not guessed at through a screen. Receive your piece, hold it against your skin, see it in your own light. If it isn't everything you hoped, you have 30 days to return it. Quality issues, wrong items, and colour mismatches are always covered by us at no cost. For sizing or colour-variation returns, we issue full store credit, with a free prepaid label if you're in the US.
Care Instruction
Care Instruction
All Lumusae garments are of the highest quality and with good care will last for years to come. To read our care guide please click here
Cashmere is a fine animal hair, not a hard-wearing wool. It responds to cool water and gentle handling, and almost all damage comes from heat and agitation rather than from wearing it. Treated properly, a piece lasts years rather than seasons.
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Machine Wash
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Dry Clean
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Do Not Bleach
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Lay Flat to Dry
How do I wash cashmere?
By hand is best. Fill a basin with cool water — no warmer than about 30°C / 86°F — and add a capful of a mild wool or cashmere detergent. Submerge the piece and press it gently under the water for two or three minutes. Do not rub, wring or twist. Rinse in cool water of the same temperature until the water runs clear.
By machine, only if the cycle is genuinely gentle. A wool or delicate cycle works if it stays cool and spins slowly. Turn the piece inside out, put it in a mesh laundry bag, and use a low or no spin setting.
The one thing to avoid is thermal shock. Hot water, a sudden change in temperature, or vigorous agitation causes the fibres to lock together permanently. That is felting, and it cannot be reversed. For the same reason, skip bleach, fabric softener and the tumble dryer.
How do I dry cashmere?
Press the water out between two towels rather than wringing. Reshape the piece while it is damp, then lay it flat on a dry towel away from radiators, direct heat and strong sunlight. Never hang a wet knit — the weight of the water pulls the shoulders and body out of shape as it dries.
Why is my cashmere pilling, and how do I fix it?
Pilling is friction, not a fault or a sign of poor quality. It appears wherever the garment rubs against something — under the arms, along a seatbelt, where a bag strap sits. It is most noticeable in the first few wears and settles down after that.
Lay the piece flat and remove pills with a cashmere comb, working lightly in one direction and letting the comb do the work. Do not pull them off by hand, which drags the surrounding fibres.
Avoid battery fabric shavers. They cut into the surface and thin the knit over time. A comb lifts the pills off; a shaver removes fibre you cannot put back.
How should I store cashmere?
Never hang it — hanging stretches the shoulders over time. Whether you fold or roll depends on how the piece is made.
- Knitwear — fold. Sweaters, cardigans, hoodies, joggers and polos. Fold along the existing seams and stack loosely.
- Woven pieces — roll. Shawls, wraps, ponchos and capes. A fold leaves a permanent crease along the fold line, so roll them loosely instead, with acid-free tissue if you have it.
- Beanies, headbands, socks and gloves — store flat. They keep their shape far better flat than stuffed into a pocket or a drawer corner.
Always store it clean. Moths are drawn to skin oils, perspiration and food traces rather than to the fibre itself, so a piece put away unwashed is far more vulnerable than a clean one. Use a breathable cotton bag with cedar or lavender, and avoid airtight plastic, which traps moisture.
Do I need to wash it after every wear?
No, and you shouldn't. Cashmere benefits from resting between wears — give it a day to recover its shape. Airing it usually does more than washing, and a small mark is better spot-cleaned than put through a full wash.
Is dry cleaning safe?
Yes, and it is a good option for structured pieces or stubborn marks. Choose a cleaner who handles cashmere regularly. Most pieces do not need it often; hand washing at home is gentler and perfectly adequate for routine care.
Care for shawls and wraps
Handwoven shawls are finer than knitwear and prefer hand washing. Do not iron directly on the fabric — if a piece needs pressing, use a cool iron under a cloth, or hang it in a steamy bathroom and let the creases drop out. Fringes can be combed straight with your fingers while damp.
For a longer walkthrough, including stain removal and seasonal storage, read our complete guide to caring for cashmere. If you are unsure about a particular piece, contact us and we will advise.
