Black hide from Monk , 2021 Shetland ram. Monk was the twin lamb of Lachlan and Rose. All of Rose's lambs have flower names. He was Monkshood and his twin sister was Daisy. I called him Monk. He was pure black head to toe with beautiful black horns. His fleece is blacker than his fathers as he was younger, with some of the fading and bleaching of the coarser britch wool at his hind quarters. At its longest it is 47" and its widest 28". These are warm and bouncy fleeces, perfect for a bench cushion or wonderful as a bedside rug, so comfy on a winter night.

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.