Felted fleece Hand made sheep friendly "sheepskin" rug throw Praline

Large Hand made felted sheep friendly fleece

* hand made by me
* sheep/animal friendly
* 100% natural wool
* Fleece side approximately: 36"x45
* Lock length averages: 4"
* Indoor or outdoor use
* Hand washable
* You are purchasing fleece shown.
* Livestock Conservancy classification:
Threatened: Breeds with fewer than 1,000 annual registrations in the United States and an estimated global population of less than 5,000.

DESCRIPTION:
Praline's fleece was shorn for your pleasure (and hers) as she is alive and well, roaming free on her small family farm!

What makes Praline's wool so special are her locks which separate into individual tufts, resulting in a gorgeous shaggy texture! Her color is beautifu: honet hued blonde with cinamon sprinkles! If you want to add a cozy touch to your home, this one is it and will artistically complement any home style and decor!

DECORATING IDEAS:
* Drape over your favorite chair or sofa
* use to "soften" bench seating
* place across the end of your bed for a luxurious blanket - and instantly transform your bedroom
*on the floor nothing feels better under bare feet!
* pet bed
* the list is truly endless...

THE PROCESS:
* Felting is a labor intensive art with each finished piece involving many hours of work - all done by hand! The end result is undeniably lovely and because of the hand made nature, you can be assured that no two pieces will ever be the same (in fact, a sheep's fleece will always grow back in with subtle differences from year to year) - thus assuring you of original and functional art for your home

FIELD GRASS ETC:
* Prior to the actual felting process, I spend a great deal of time removing bits of bedding and vegetable matter from each fleece. These are real sheep living their best life out in their fields. Some sheep will have virtually no vegatative matter, while others will be chuck full! Therefore, please expect to find some remaining vegetable matter such as hay, straw, grain, tiny twigs etc. in your felted art piece. These bits shows up more evidently in light & dark colored fleeces. If you are concerned or have special needs, please feel free to send me a message:)

SHEDDING:
* My felted fleeces are entirely hand made, with the wool locks held into place by the process of felting. They respond to use much differently than a leather backed, tanned hide. Each fleece has its own characteristics & some will shed more than others. If you have a particular use in mind, feel free to contact me so I can do my best to assist you in selecting the most suitable fleece for your needs.

CLEANSING:
* My felted fleeces are "washed" during the design process and once completed, I hand wash each fleece thoroughly using an all natural plant based cleanser which is safe for the environment and restores the natural pH of the wool. They are then set out under the sun to dry.

CARE AND MAINTANENCE:
* Because the structure of wool fiber, it is naturally dirt and stain resistant. It is best to gently shake (outdoors) and finger fluff to maintain loft. If necessary, your felted piece can be hand washed (or spot cleaned) in cold water with a gentle wool cleanser like Unicorn or white vinegar. The excess water can be gently squeezed out or spun in your washing machine on the gentlest cycle, then set flat to air dry. Combing or vacuuming is never recommended.

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