Black Yak

First opened at Shambles - 1996
Originally Established - 1996
Fair Trade wool hats, gloves, jumpers, scarves, jackets, socks
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About Black Yak

Black Yak started in the heart of the city in York Market in 1996 and has grown from strength to strength there and at the famous St Nicholas Christmas Market. We are a BAFTS registered Fair Trade retailer and wholesaler producing top quality hand knitted and hand made winter woollens and summer clothing including hats, gloves, jumpers, jackets, scarves and socks. In fact, just about everything you need to keep warm, whether you prefer a timeless classic, an ultra warm outdoor style or a funky, make you smile design. For the absolute best in winter woollens come to Black Yak.

Woollen hats

Superb Fair Trade pure wool hand knitted hats. Everybody deserves a Black Yak hat.

Woollen wristwarmers

Beautiful Fair Trade pure wool hand knitted incredibly warm wristwarmers.

Woollen jumper

Wonderfully warm Fair Trade pure wool hand knitted jumpers to warm even the coldest of hearts.

Woollen mittens

Hand knitted mittens to keep even to coldest of fingers warm.

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Black Yak

Black Yak started in the heart of the city in York Market in 1996 and has grown from strength to strength there and at the famous St Nicholas Christmas Market. We are a BAFTS registered Fair Trade retailer and wholesaler producing top quality hand knitted and hand made winter woollens and summer clothing including hats, […]

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