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Qiviut Nachaq (Hat), Alaska
Why It's Unique: Made of the soft underbelly of a musk ox—shed naturally every spring—qiviut (pronounced "kiv-ee-ute") is renowned for being extremely warm and never scratchy. It's perfect for hats, caps, and scarves. And craftspeople knit their home village's signature pattern into each piece. Where to Find It: Native Alaskans weave this woolly substance into products in villages all over the state, but a great clearinghouse is the Oomingmak Musk Ox Producers' Co-operative in Anchorage. Cost: About $170 for a nachaq.
Courtesy of "Oomingmak" Musk Ox Producers' Co-Op/Laurie Lashlee
