Romney x Border Leicester Felted Fleece: "Uncle"
Romney x Border Leicester Felted Fleece: "Uncle"
Details
Name: Uncle
Breed: Romney x Border Leicester lamb
Color: Grays and blacks with warm brown tips
Origin: Folly Farmstead (Fall Creek, OR)
Size: 24" x 13"
Lamb fleeces are just so precious and I love how felted piece preserves Uncle’s adorable little curly lamb tips. Uncle’s locks are incredibly soft, making this a lovely little lap throw. Part of our MIĀ / ELEMENT collection, this piece is a smaller-scale felted work. Photos can sometimes make a piece appear larger than it is, so be sure to check the listed dimensions before purchasing!
Shepherd Note
"Uncle is a shy quiet little boy. He usually lets the other lambs boss him around!"
Breed Note
This cross brings together two historic British longwool breeds: the Romney, originally from southeastern England, and the Border Leicester, developed along the English-Scottish border. This fleece features the lock definition of the Border Leicester, the loft of Romney, and a gentle luster from both!
Photo of Uncle provided by Folly Farmstead
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!
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