Lava Fields
If you have driven through eastern Idaho then you are probably familiar with Craters of the Moon. A vast open landscape caped in a blanket of dark lava. It is beautiful and desolate at the same time. There is nothing desolate about this hide but its color does resemble the landscape.
Size: 53” x 25”
What we love about it: The ewe spent more than a year in our flock before being harvested. Often times we discover a weakness in the animal that makes it a less than ideal breeding prospect. So we harvest their meat for our freezer. The older hides are large with thick backs that show the imperfections of age.
Wool: 6” long grey and cream locks. Karakul wool is not particularly soft but its locks and texture are stunning.
Origin: Born & lovingly raised here at Living Sky Farm
If you have driven through eastern Idaho then you are probably familiar with Craters of the Moon. A vast open landscape caped in a blanket of dark lava. It is beautiful and desolate at the same time. There is nothing desolate about this hide but its color does resemble the landscape.
Size: 53” x 25”
What we love about it: The ewe spent more than a year in our flock before being harvested. Often times we discover a weakness in the animal that makes it a less than ideal breeding prospect. So we harvest their meat for our freezer. The older hides are large with thick backs that show the imperfections of age.
Wool: 6” long grey and cream locks. Karakul wool is not particularly soft but its locks and texture are stunning.
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.
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