Large brown Shetland fleece. Backing material is dark brown wool felt.

Size: 4 feet by 3 feet (measured by fleece side - not backing material).

Nice luster with a mix of short-medium locks. This sheep was born dark brown and received its golden highlights naturally from the sun.

This fleece is large enough to be used on a bed (bed in photo is a queen) or as a rug.

Fun Fact: Thomas Jefferson owned a small flock of Shetland sheep at Monticello.

More about the breed via Livestock Conservancy:

The Shetland breed likely descends from ancient Scandinavian sheep, and it is a member of the northern short tailed sheep breed family. Shetland sheep are calm and charming in disposition, docile, and intelligent.

The Shetland breed is especially prized for its wool, which is fine, soft, and strong. Fleeces average two to four pounds and vary in crimp from wavy to straight. Eleven colors and thirty color patterns are recognized in the Shetland breed. This diversity is a great asset both to the breed and to the fiber artisans who enjoy using its fleeces.

Did you know:
The Livestock Conservancy is America’s leading organization working to save over 150 heritage breeds from extinction. We rely on the support of our members, grants, and donations from the public to raise the $700,000 a year needed to maintain our conservation work with rare breeds of farm animals. Click here to learn how you can help.