Sheepskin #3 - shearling

This shearling sheepskin has short, dense 1/2 - 1" locks, ideal for babies, a rug or for making your own sheepskin garments. The leather is on the thicker side, but still quite supple. 

This sheepskin was tanned naturally and salvaged from a butcher in Rutherfordton, NC.

Approximate measurements taken from the leather side:  25" x 43"

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This hide is tanned with mimosa (Acacia mearnsii) tannin extract, with additional ingredients used in the process including: salt, citric acid, soap, and distilled vinegar. They are softened with sunflower seed lecithin and organic sunflower oil. 

Because the tanning and washing process I use does not involve harsh petroleum-derived solvents, and instead mostly handwork, the wool may contain seeds or small pieces of leaves and other vegetable matter, and it may also retain a faint smell of sheep and bark. Enjoy it! To care for this hide, air it out often. You can handwash with warm water and soap and line dry, or fill your washer and allow to soak. More info on my process, cleaning & care.