Smoke Veil
This summer the Lava fire traveled uncomfortably close to the ranch. We moved the sheep and cattle to green pastures, set up sprinklers around the house, and cut fire lines through the fields. We watched in the night as sage brush lit up in the distance. In the morning the rains came and the smoke filled the air. I’ve never been so thankful for a rain in all my life. This beautiful hide reminded me of the black line left by the flames on the hill behind the house, and the smoke that lifted into the air on the days to follow.
Size: 34” x 24”
What we love about it: Nothing, its a terrible hide. “wink wink”. If you don’t purchase this one maybe Duane will let me keep it.
Wool: Gotland, 3” inches of curly tasseled locks..
Origin: Born & lovingly raised here at Living Sky Farm
This summer the Lava fire traveled uncomfortably close to the ranch. We moved the sheep and cattle to green pastures, set up sprinklers around the house, and cut fire lines through the fields. We watched in the night as sage brush lit up in the distance. In the morning the rains came and the smoke filled the air. I’ve never been so thankful for a rain in all my life. This beautiful hide reminded me of the black line left by the flames on the hill behind the house, and the smoke that lifted into the air on the days to follow.
Size: 34” x 24”
What we love about it: Nothing, its a terrible hide. “wink wink”. If you don’t purchase this one maybe Duane will let me keep it.
Wool: Gotland, 3” inches of curly tasseled locks..
Origin: Born & lovingly raised here at Living Sky Farm
THE PROCESS
These beautiful hides are tanned on our family farm in Indian Valley Idaho. The process is gentle and certified organic in England.
Why is there hay in my rug!!? In the sheep world it’s called “VM” or “vegetable matter”. The friendly process of taking each hide from the salted stage to a preserved rug leaves all the unique qualities of the animal intact. Bits of hay and seeds are a part of raising sheep. The most beautiful things in life aren’t always perfect. While we do our best to remove the big bits, removing it all would mean a completely different process that destroys what makes each hide unique.
THE SOURCE
Heritage hides are from sheep born here on the farm. Their original purpose is to supply our family and customers with meat. The moment lambs touch the ground they are cared for and shepherded in the most natural way possible.
Machine Washable. Click HERE for Instructions.
