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This hide was a pleasant surprise. Often times we know which animal a hide came from. When you move your sheep and walk amongst them every day for a year you begin to recognize the uniquely colored ones. However, this hide came as a complete surprise. It was like magic when it came out of the drying cupboard, looking nothing like its former self.
Size: 38” x 23”
What we love about it: How the frosted locks contrast with the dark brown body.
Wool: 2” long wool with brown and white locks. Karakul Cross
Origin: Born & lovingly raised here at Living Sky Farm
This hide was a pleasant surprise. Often times we know which animal a hide came from. When you move your sheep and walk amongst them every day for a year you begin to recognize the uniquely colored ones. However, this hide came as a complete surprise. It was like magic when it came out of the drying cupboard, looking nothing like its former self.
Size: 38” x 23”
What we love about it: How the frosted locks contrast with the dark brown body.
Wool: 2” long wool with brown and white locks. Karakul Cross
Origin: Born & lovingly raised here at Living Sky Farm
THE PROCESS
These beautiful hides are tanned on our family farm in Indian Valley Idaho. The process is gentle and certified organic in England.
Why is there hay in my rug!!? In the sheep world it’s called “VM” or “vegetable matter”. The friendly process of taking each hide from the salted stage to a preserved rug leaves all the unique qualities of the animal intact. Bits of hay and seeds are a part of raising sheep. The most beautiful things in life aren’t always perfect. While we do our best to remove the big bits, removing it all would mean a completely different process that destroys what makes each hide unique.
THE SOURCE
Heritage hides are from sheep born here on the farm. Their original purpose is to supply our family and customers with meat. The moment lambs touch the ground they are cared for and shepherded in the most natural way possible.
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