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Christmas Gifts: Wool Throws, Scarves, Clothes and Accessories

December 13, 2012 Tags: ool gifts, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool clothes, Wool for Christmas, wool gift, wool scarf, wool scarves, wool throw, wool throws No Comments

Wool throws are not the only wool products suitable to give as a gift for Christmas. Although I am an admirer of wool throws and blankets, this time I decided to do an investigation of what other original and interesting things can be made of wool and given as gifts. Felted wool is getting increasingly popular; there are lots of individual craftsmen working with wool, so let’s check what masterpieces are there to choose from.

Wool throw is a perfect gift for the person e want to make impression to or the one we love so much, as it is a quite expensive gift. So, I think, what if I want something smaller, simpler and within a small budget. Here are the results of my browsing. Beautiful and exquisite wool things to choose:

1. Gorgeous and masculine, jolly, top quality wool scarf from Papastour. Elegant, isn’t it?

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2. Hand-made retro style pendant in wool. A thing to be noticed! From OnceUponATeaTime.

3 Main Attributes of Wool (Throws, Blankets, and Clothes)

October 10, 2012 Tags: alpaca throw, alpaca throws, alpaca wool, alpaca wool throw, alpaca wool throws, cashmere throw, cashmere throws, cashmere wool, merino wool, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool clothes, wool scarves, wool throw, wool throws, wool yarn No Comments

Wool and products made of it (like wool throws, blankets, wool clothing) are experiencing a revival some last years as the textile market is in a great demand of natural materials. Wool throws and blankets were used for many centuries to keep people warm. By discovering and implementing the method of cutting and combing people started the extensive use of wool to make things that bring warmth and coziness as well as protection. Throws and blankets are among the most popular wool products. Angora, alpaca throws, even cashmere throws found their places is many homes.

To consider oneself a wool-educated person, one has to know the main attributes of wool.

Choosing a wool scarf for style, warmth and comfort

May 1, 2012 Tags: alpaca scarf, alpaca scarves, baby alpaca scarf, baby alpaca scarves, cashemre scarf, cashmere scarves, wool scarf, wool scarves No Comments

When weather starts getting cooler, what is the first choice of all the accessories that help to keep you stylish and also provide comfort and warmth? Of course, it‘s a wool scarf!

I remember wool scarves of my childhood well – they were all hand-knit by my mother or grandmother and were long, fluffy and very warm! And they did their work perfectly during those long cold winters.

Introducing Wool Types (5): Sheep Wool

February 8, 2012 Tags: merino wool, wool, wool and yarn, wool carpet, wool clothing, wool coats, wool fiber, wool fleece, wool jacket, wool scarves, wool shop, wool shops, wool sweater, wool wool yarn, wool yarn, wool yarns 1 Comment

Sheep wool is the fiber that is harvested from the body of most sheep. It is an extremely complex protein, which evolved through ages for the protection of warm blood animals in a great variety of living and weather conditions. Each time the sheep is sheared its wool keeps growing and replenishes itself.

Sheep come is a variety of breeds – there are more breeds of sheep than breeds of any other livestock species. More than 1000 distinct sheep breeds are grown worldwide. They come in different sizes, shapes, and colors.

Sheep breeds are classified according to the type of wool fibers they grow (fine, medium, long or carpet wool; or hair), their primary purpose (meat, milk, or wool), and/or by other specific physical or production characteristics.

Wool fiber is known for high resiliency and elasticity – it can be bent more than 20,000 times without danger of breaking or any damage.