Handmade felted sheep friendly "sheepskin" sheep fleece pet bed rug throw Pinda

Hand made sheep friendly felted fleece rug throw

* hand made by me
* sheep/ animal friendly
* hand washable
* Fleece side approximately: 31"x51"
* Lock length up to approximately 7"
* Indoor or outdoor use
* You are purchasing fleece shown. Pinda's fleece has bits of field grass and has been priced accordingly. see not below
* fleeces are subject to shrink wrapped packaging to ensure safe delivery

DESCRIPTION:
This is Pinda's fleece which was shorn for your pleasure and hers as she is alive & well, happily roaming the fields on her small family farm.

What makes Pinda's fleece so apecial is her unusual coloring: deep umber at the base with feathery, sun kissed tips in caramel and smokey blonde. Her wool is soft and thick, yet light as a feather. A lovely piece that will complement any home decor!

DECORATING IDEAS:
*placing across your sofa or favorite occasional chair
*visually soften bench seating
*in the nursery
*add instant luxury by placing across the foot of your bed
*a cozy lap blanket or throw...my fleeces are made from 100% wool they "breathe" resulting in the most comfortable 4 season blanket you can find! Plus the texture of the fleece is a delight to your fingers & toes:)
The list is 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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