British Rare Breed Naturally Coloured Sheepskins
Beautiful soft, unique natural coloured patterned British Sheepskins from rare breed British Sheep. Native breeds of sheep are seen as sustainable alternatives to farmed breeds that have come to dominate our countryside in recent decades. These fleeces are hand picked to celebrate the unique colour and markings of each fleece. These sheepskins make beautiful unique throws over chairs and sofa's and delightful rugs.
The Rare Breed Survival Trust state there are 60 native breeds of sheep in the British Isles, 8 of which are identified as a Priority Breed and 19 are at risk.
SIZING:
Approx: 89cm in length x 52cm at widest point, with various depths of pile.
Note: sizes vary slightly, as a rule of thumb the longer the fleece, the narrower, the shorter the fleece the wider!
There will be a variation in colour, texture, length, size and cut. No two throws will be identical but we will endeavour to provide similar if ordering more than one. These throws are cut by hand to ensure each fleece is optimised, which means sizes will vary slightly and there may be some individual natural markings on each throw. Some light shedding may occur with this product.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Regular brushing, vacuuming and shaking helps restore the pile and keep your sheepskin free from dust. .
To remove marks, lightly sponge over the wool side only focusing on rubbing through the wool and not the skin underneath. Dry naturally and brush to restore pile. Can be machine washed sparingly using a specialist sheepskin detergent.
- Only use a small amount of an approved Neutral or Mild Sheepskin Wash. If unavailable, then just use water.
- Do not use any Bleach or Enzyme Washing Products.
- Only use cold water.
- Avoid Direct Heat when drying, dry outside in the shade or inside away from heaters, radiators or fires. Using a clothes rack to lay the sheepskin flat is a good way to dry a skin.
- Do not let the sheepskin dry out too fast, it is best to leave a small amount of moisture in the skin.