Naturally Tanned Wisconsin Sheep Pelts
In our attempt to "use the whole animal" we saved these sheep pelts from another neighbor farmer at harvest (where they would otherwise go to landfill). We sort and cleaned them here on the farm, then they traveled to the Driftless area for salting and all-natural tanning by a skilled craftswomen, without the use of harsh chemicals. A great way to honor the animal and use all of the parts after harvesting!
These pelts are supple and soft suede on the back side and incredibly soft and cuddly wool.
We hope you enjoy sitting on, cozying up to, or just decorating your homes with them!
Sheep Pelt #1
She's got hints of gold, brown and yellow. Soft and beautiful, almost a perfect shape!
Measures 42" long x 26" wide.
Use on top of a chair, as a rug, at the bottom of a bed or sofa- it's truly a conversation piece that is comfortable, warm and beautiful!
Sheep Pelt #2
With a beautiful shape, this sheep pelt is almost all white with hints of cream. A soft, curly feel to the wool!
Measures 50" long x 33" wide.
NOTE: This one has several small holes in the back, as shown in pictures. This will not affect the front side, but it is discounted for it.
Use on top of a chair, as a rug, at the bottom of a bed or sofa- it's truly a conversation piece that is comfortable, warm and beautiful!
Sheep Pelt #3
This super soft, thick sheep pelt is white with cream, yellow, and hints of brown. Very light and cuddly, it may be our best sheep pelt of the bunch!
Measures 44" long x 31" wide.
Use on top of a chair, as a rug, at the bottom of a bed or sofa- it's truly a conversation piece that is comfortable, warm and beautiful!
Sheep Pelt #4
This sheep pelt is more white in color, with hints of cream and yellow. Kind of a curly and soft feel to it. It has a great shape for a rug!
Measures 46" x 32".
NOTE: This one has 2 big holes in the back as shown in pictures. This will not affect the front side, but it is discounted for it.
Use on top of a chair, as a rug, at the bottom of a bed or sofa- it's truly a conversation piece that is comfortable, warm and beautiful!
Sheep Pelt #5
This beautiful sheep pelt has almost a perfect shape to it! More white in color as some of the others and longer too, making it a great rug or for the bottom of a bed.
Measures 54" x 30"
Use on top of a chair, as a rug, at the bottom of a bed or sofa- it's truly a conversation piece that is comfortable, warm and beautiful!
Sheep Pelt #6
This unique sheep pelt has that curly and soft feel to it with raw edges for a very cool effect! It is white in color with hints of yellow.
Measures 50" x 33"
Use on top of a chair, as a rug, at the bottom of a bed or sofa- it's truly a conversation piece that is comfortable, warm and beautiful!
Sheep Pelt #7
Similar to sheep pelt #6, this one has those curls and the beautiful raw edges that give it a very cool effect. The tail makes it unique too. Our biggest and longest one of the bunch- and also a favorite!
Measures 56" x 36"
Use on top of a chair, as a rug, at the bottom of a bed or sofa- it's truly a conversation piece that is comfortable, warm and beautiful!
************* Care and laundering of sheep pelts *************
1) If cleaning is necessary: rinse with cool water, never hot water. Spot clean with warm water and ivory soap. Pat dry with a towel or air dry and brush to fluff.
2) if more cleaning is needed, soak pelt for at least 30 minutes and wash with liquid ivory soap in warm water on gentle cycle for three minutes.
3) Rinse in warm water (twice) and allow to go through the spin cycle. Air dry, then brush.
4) Dryer set at 120 degrees - on air dry, then put in dryer to fluff, NO HEAT.
5) Stretch out by hand as drying to keep softer and brush with a pet brush.
6) Regular maintenance with a wire wool or pet brush can keep fibers fluffy and looking their best!
Do not store in plastic or boxed up, only in a cool, well-ventilated place.
