This black Noki Myssy Balaclava Beanie is hand-knitted by Myssy Grannies in Pyty Finland from 100% organic Finnsheep wool. This product is hand-dyed and slight variations can be found in the colour.

The battle of Balaclava took place in 1850s in the Crimean war, where the Russians fought the British. It was so cold that the British army was given a new kind of headgear that was later named Balaclava according to the place.