Icelandic Felted Fleece: "Lúísa"
Icelandic Felted Fleece: "Lúísa"
Details
Name: Lúísa
Breed: Icelandic
Color: Cream and champagne
Origin: Bone Dry Ridge Farm (Rochester, WA)
Size: 24" across
One of the joys of working with natural fleece is discovering just how different each one can be, even within the same breed! Icelandic sheep are dual-coated, typically with a coarser outercoat and a soft, downy undercoat. Lúísa’s fleece is silky soft throughout, with delicate little curls that remind me of a lamb’s fleece.
Lúísa is part of the Little Miss Muffet collection of felted fleece. These little round tuffets capture the full character, texture, and charm of each fleece in a petite piece, bringing a playful pop of joy wherever they land!
Shepherd Note
Lúísa is the reluctant leader of this small flock of Icelandics at Bone Dry Ridge Farm because she's the oldest, not because she's comfortable in the role!
Breed Note
Icelandic sheep developed in the harsh climate of Iceland and grow a naturally double-coated fleece. The longer, weather-resistant outer fibers are called tog, while the softer insulating undercoat is known as thel. As a double-coated fleece, some shedding is typical and should be expected.
Photo of Lúísa provided by Bone Dry Ridge Farm
What is felted fleece?
Animals like sheep, angora goats, and alpaca are shorn regularly as part of their ongoing care. Through a wet felting process, we use wool to create a durable backing while preserving the natural individuality of each fleece. These pieces, also called living rugs or vegetarian pelts are made entirely from fleece with no animal skin or hide. Learn more about our process here!
FAQs
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