Hand dyed top for spinning - Kestrel - (5.4 oz) Organic Polwarth / Tussah silk (80/20) top due to differences in water

due to differences in water across the globe

We love each of these: they each have their own character and use in extending or complimenting a fiber

softer feeling and shine with a drape

This rare breed is thought to be descended from ancient sheep introduced by the Romans in the first century

Hand dyed top for spinning - Kestrel - (5.4 oz) Organic Polwarth / Tussah silk (80/20) top due to differences in waterThis organic Polwarth is 22 microns and has amazing bounce. It Polwarth is a breed of sheep that was developed in Australia in the late 1800's they are 3 4 merino blood lines and 1 4 lincoln. it has the hand and softness of merino and a slight luster of lincoln . The wool was selected from two family farms on the Falkland islands( UK) and measures an incredible 22 microns. Sheep that are raised organically are not subject to mulesing, and they are not