Icelandic Felted Fleece Rug: “Maggý”
Icelandic Felted Fleece Rug: “Maggý”
Details
Name: Maggý
Breed: Icelandic lamb
Color: Moorit Gray- gray base to shades of brown and blonde
Origin: Shimota Farm (Bellingham, WA)
Size: 60”x 42”
I 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.
Shepherd Note
"Maggý and her sister Maddý "are both mommas girls, like her they are cautious but calm"
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. 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.
Photo of Maggý, Maddý, and momma Greta provided by Shimota 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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