'Modi' Icelandic Hide
'Modi' Icelandic Hide
White Icelandic hide from Modi , 2023 icelandic ram. Modi was one of Lillith's triplets. He was a beautiful Icelandic x Shetland ram. Granny called him 'Crazy Horn' because of his wonky unicorn horn growth. This fleece is beautiful with a long staple length, gorgeous wavy curls and just a tad of brown fringe at the britch end. At its longest it is 50" and its widest 30". This would be beautiful draped over a couch back, or at the foot of a bed.
When we process an animals, we get back the hides and the heads so we can utilize as much of the animals as possible. This keeps all these parts out of the waste stream and honors the lives they lived. After scraping and salting the hides, we send them to Driftless Traditional Tannery in Paoli, Wisconsin. There they are carefully washed and then tanned in a natural mimosa bark tanning solution. The skins come back buttery soft with a pinkish, suede finish. They are minimally processed to retain the lock structure and unique quality of each individual. It is a long process and we are so excited to be able to share these heirloom pieces with you. Each one is a tribute to the beauty and resourcefulness of these animals. We have no problems naming them and carrying their story on to you.