Snuggle up with a cushy fleece in a cozy reading nook. Give your feet a blissful treat when you get out of bed in the morning. Or maybe you have a pampered pet who needs a special bed. These gorgeous sheepskins make lovely gifts (wonderful for new parents, too!) Scroll down for more info.
Pelt 15 This strikingly colorful fleece is 43" long in the center and 30" wide at its widest point, with a dense, plush brushed fiber. There is a variation in wool length from 1-2 inches (many of the dark areas are shorter), adding to the pelt's fun character. A few small butcher holes are not noticeable on the fiber side. Weighs 2.5 lbs. Bark tanned and gently washable (instructions included). $325
Pelt 12 This lovely dense fleece has exceptional cushioning and is oh, so soft! 33" long in the center and 30" wide at its widest point, it has a plush brushed fiber depth of 2 to 2.5 inches. Two small butcher holes (as shown) are not noticeable on the fiber side. Bark tanned and gently washable (instructions included). $325
Pelt 16 This yearling fleece has wonderfully crimpy 2" to 3" locks and the sweetest silky feel. Weighing only 21 ounces, it is about 29 inches long in the center and 22 inches wide at its widest point. The all-but-perfect hide is smooth and pliable. Bark tanned and gently washable (instructions included). $265
Pelt 5 This dry brushed, plush fleece will keep you warm, with a fiber depth of 2 inches. As is sometimes found in primitive breed rams, this one has just a bit of a "mane" at the edge of the top (neck) end.
36 inches long in the center (44" overall length) and 25 inches wide at its widest point. Two butcher holes and a smaller nick are not noticeable on the fiber side.
$295
Pelt 8 This cozy and plush dry brushed fleece has a fiber depth averaging about 2 inches. Nice and dense, 33 inches long in the center and 24 inches wide at its widest point. One very small butcher hole is not noticeable on the fiber side. Bark tanned and gently washable (instructions included). Weighs 2 lbs 4 oz. $275
Pelt 11 This is a super supple fleece with a 1-2 inch fiber length. It would make a sweet bedside rug! About 35 inches long in the center and 28 inches wide at its widest point; the hide has a few small nicks in it, which are not noticeable on the fiber side. Bark tanned and gently washable (instructions included). $275
Pelt 17 A dense and cushy fleece with a consistent fiber depth of approx. 2.5 - 3 inches. About 39 inches long in the center and 24 inches wide at its widest point; it weighs just under 2 lbs. The hide has one butcher hole and a few small nicks, which are not noticeable on the fiber side. Bark tanned and gently washable (instructions included). $275
We're fortunate to be able to take our hides just 20 miles down the road from our southern Wisconsin farm for processing. The Driftless Tannery works each hide by hand, using a natural process with no bleach and no harsh chemicals.
Unless otherwise noted, the sheepskin was not dry brushed at the end of this process, thus preserving the beautiful open lock structure.
Pelts are hand/spot washable; cleaning and storage instructions will be included.
As of summer 2023, the Tannery has transitioned to bark tanning hides, a more environmentally friendly method. This is a more labor intensive process. Bark tanned hides are machine washable when necessary. As the Tannery notes, "Wool is remarkably resilient and naturally stain resistant. Most dirt and debris can be easily removed from the fiber with a good brushing, or shaking it outside like you would a small area rug."
Sheepskin prices include free shipping