Diamond in the Rough
Diamond in the Rough
Description: This listing is for Diamond in the Rough. She is an adult fleece. Her coloring is ecru although she needs a good washing to see her true potential. She is a creamy off-white with a grey undertone. She doesn't photograph as well as the other fleeces but she may be one of the better ones (she is a rough and tumble ewe!). She has gorgeous tight crimp. She has a 2 inch staple length (locks) and weighs 3.85 lbs.
Raw fleeces are 100% organic Shetland wool (raised without pesticides or other chemical treatments) raised here on the farm from our flock of sheep. Shetland wool is famously soft yet durable. They hail from the Shetland Islands just north of the coast of Scotland. They are considered a primitive breed of sheep and are typically smaller sheep in size. They are hardy in most climates (they fare well here in Michigan) and are good nurturers to their young. Shetland wool became famous from Shetland sweaters sold at L.L. Bean and Lands’ End. Shetland fleeces come in many varied natural colors ranging from pure white to shades of gray, (light grays, blue-grays, steel gray), shades of brown (fawns, golden browns, reddish browns, grayish browns, dark browns) and black. Some fleeces may be spotted or marked with different colors.
Raised and processed in Michigan. Shetland wool is great for spinning, felting or any other type of wool products. It has been cleaned by hand picking and skirted but not washed. As always if you have any questions or would like more pictures, please convo me. I'm happy to help. Samples are available if you'd like to be sure this is the fleece for you!
*Other wool products available from Rustic Roots Farm; yarn, batting, roving
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