{"title":"MIĀ \/ WHOLE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIĀ \/ WHOLE\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates fleece in its fullest expression, preserving the natural character of the fleece without the use of skin or hide. These larger felted works honor the life behind each fleece, bringing its unique personality into your home as rugs, throws, or wall hangings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"icelandic-felted-fleece-rug","title":"Icelandic Felted Fleece Rug: “Maggý”","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maggý\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eIcelandic lamb\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moorit Gray- gray base to shades of brown and blonde\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimota Farm (Bellingham, WA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60”x 42”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI love that this piece preserves Maggý’s amazing color and the shift from a blueish gray inner thel to brown and blond tog. Her curly lamb tips are so precious too! Lamb fleeces have less of a distinct double coat, which cuts down on shedding. However, as a double-coated fleece, some shedding is typical and should be expected. This would be gorgeous as a rug in a lower traffic area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShepherd Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Maggý and her sister Maddý \"are both mommas girls, like her they are cautious but calm\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIcelandic sheep developed in the harsh climate of Iceland and grow a naturally double-coated fleece. The longer, weather-resistant outer fibers are called \u003cem\u003etog\u003c\/em\u003e, while the softer insulating undercoat is known as \u003cem\u003ethel\u003c\/em\u003e. Lamb fleeces have less of a distinct double coat, which cuts down on shedding. However, as a double-coated fleece, some shedding is typical and should be expected. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto of Maggý, Maddý, and momma Greta provided by Shimota Farm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824276570341,"sku":"MIA-WHO-009","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/7986\/8133\/files\/IMG_6675.jpg?v=1793641749"},{"product_id":"leicester-longwool-felted-fleece-rug-beatrice-copy","title":"Coopworth Felted Fleece Rug: \"Melissa\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Melissa\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Coopworth\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Folly Farmstead (Fall Creek, OR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 42\"x 34\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurls on curls! This lovely piece showcases all the different curls on Melissa's fleece: tight little curlicues to more relaxed waves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShepherd Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"Melissa is a 5 year old Coopworth ewe. She is our flock leader and very smart and sensible. She confidently leads the flock where they need to go and she's a great partner in managing the flock. I couldn't do it without her!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Coopworth was developed in New Zealand by crossing Border Leicester and Romney sheep and the fleece features lustrous spiral curls.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto of Melissa provided by Folly Farmstead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67922463621349,"sku":"MIA-WHO-008","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/7986\/8133\/files\/IMG_6627.jpg?v=1793641738"},{"product_id":"leicester-longwool-felted-fleece-rug-beatrice-copy-1","title":"Jacob Felted Fleece Rug: \"Comet\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Comet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jacob\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spotted brown and cream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bellingham, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 53\"x 45\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComet loves to eat! When I visited the flock, she was chowing down on hay and made quite a mess (as you can see in the video). It's unsurprising that she has some embedded VM, but it's not noticeable given her dense fleece. This is a super cozy and thick rug that feels luxurious underfoot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacobs are an ancient sheep breed known for their striking spotted (\"piebald\") fleece and unusual polycerate horns: both male and females can have two, four, or occasionally six horns!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67922514870501,"sku":"MIA-WHO-007","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/7986\/8133\/files\/IMG_6705.jpg?v=1793641815"},{"product_id":"awassi-felted-fleece-rug-421","title":"Awassi Felted Fleece Rug: \"420\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: 420\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Awassi\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: HB Livestock, Rexburg, ID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26\"x 54\" (30\"x 62\" at widest points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwassi sheep have a naturally dual-coated fleece, so you may notice some shedding from the longer outercoat. I love the gorgeous creamy-blonde outer locks layered over a soft, downy undercoat…it’s as beautiful to look at as it is soft underfoot! This fleece would be happiest living on the floor as a cozy rug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAwassi sheep originated as nomadic sheep in the Middle East and are particularly well adapted to hot, dry environments. They are recognizable by their long ears and distinctive fat tails and hindquarters (it stores energy and water reserves like a camel's hump!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67971891069157,"sku":"MIA-WHO-006","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/7986\/8133\/files\/IMG_6656.jpg?v=1793641746"},{"product_id":"wensleydale-felted-fleece-rug-380","title":"Wensleydale Felted Fleece Rug: \"380\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: 380\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wensleydale\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: HB Livestock, Rexburg, ID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25\" x 40\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWensleydales are often regarded as the finest of the long wools, and I can see why- I adore these lustrous super soft ringlets!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed for the Wensleydale region of North Yorkshire, England, this breed is celebrated for its long, lustrous fleece that forms beautiful hanging curls or ringlets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67971904962789,"sku":"MIA-WHO-005","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/7986\/8133\/files\/IMG_6637.jpg?v=1793641742"},{"product_id":"shetland-felted-fleece-rug-eyelash-copy","title":"Shetland Felted Fleece Rug: \"Grey Owl\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grey Owl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shetland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shades of grey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLinden Lane Farm (Sanford, MI)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28\" x 50\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome felted fleeces are happiest on the floor as a rug, while others are simply made for snuggling. This piece is definitely the latter! Featuring the crimpy and soft locks of a fine (vs. primitive) Shetland, Grey Owl would make the coziest throw. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShepherd Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGrey Owl is a very sweet ewe and her sire is in Wales (her mother was artificially inseminated!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shetland sheep originates from the Shetland Islands of Scotland. They are a small, hardy breed known for their fine wool and remarkable variety of natural colors and patterns, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith traditional names such as moorit (reddish brown), shaela (dark grey), and katmoget (a pattern with a darker belly and lighter sides).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto and video of Grey Owl provided by Linden Lane Farm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67971936813285,"sku":"MIA-WHO-004","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/7986\/8133\/files\/IMG_6592.jpg?v=1793641733"},{"product_id":"lincoln-felted-fleece-rug-punky","title":"Lincoln Felted Fleece Rug: \"Callie\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Callie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lincoln\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shades of grey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Still River Homestead (\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLudlow, MA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30\" x 47\"\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOh, the curls! Callie’s fleece is as special as she is, with long, lustrous locks in shades of grey that create a beautiful texture and movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShepherd Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCallie is \"a special one\"! \u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e❤️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDeveloped in Lincolnshire, England, Lincoln sheep are among the largest sheep breeds. Their heavy, lustrous longwool grows in distinctive curly locks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto of Callie provided by Still River Homestead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67971970793701,"sku":"MIA-WHO-003","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/7986\/8133\/files\/IMG_6647.jpg?v=1793641745"},{"product_id":"rambouillet-x-border-leicester-felted-fleece-rug-tink","title":"Rambouillet x Border Leicester Felted Fleece Rug: \"Tink\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rambouillet x Border Leicester\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shades of cream and champagne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crockett Acres (\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eRoscoe, IL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 55\" x 36\" (at widest point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis felted fleece has an incredible density, paired with beautiful softness and length. 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