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Sheepskin Mittens

January 16th, 2012 | Posted by TimD in Sheepskin mittens - (0 Comments)

As an adult I somewhat thought the idea of wearing mittens might have gotten away from me. Gloves are one thing of course, but mittens are for little kids are they not?

Well no, you are completely wrong about that. Mittens are cool these days. Perhaps it is something in the kitschy childlike wonderment that mittens conjure or maybe it is simply that these are some warm winter fashion accessories.

For anyone considering taking the leap into mitten wearing as an adult I would eagerly recommend sheepskin mittens. If you are considering mittens no form of them could be more adult-like than these sharp and cozy sheepskin mittens. Sheepskin of course is one of the best materials going and people are starting to figure it out. A sheepskin mitten will keep your hands warm throughout the cold months which are just now hitting their frosty stride.

Sure, maybe gloves are the more practical choice if you are hoping to do some serious outdoor work, but frankly even the most lose gloves are incredibly difficult to work in. Better to concern yourself with keeping warm in mittens than worrying about all the work you can’t do in gloves. That’s just my opinion though.

A Sheepskin Blanket When the Heater Breaks

January 10th, 2012 | Posted by KristenM in Sheepskin Blankets - (0 Comments)

sheepskin rugsA few weeks ago the heater in my apartment decided to stop working. The first day I wasn’t sure if it was truly broken or just on the fritz and would return to normal the following day. But when the temperature continued to plummet and I could practically see my breath, it was time to give the landlord a ring. Because of a missing part, the heater was not fixed until the following evening. Needless to say, it was freezing. I wrapped myself in so many layers of clothing and bedding that I probably just looked like a lump hidden under my bed.

Now if I had a sheepskin blanket, I probably could have gotten rid of four other layers. Nothing is more warm, cozy, and comforting than sheepskin. It will come in hand on the days when your own heater goes on the fritz. But it’s also a great way to save a bit on the heating bill. Just lower the temperature a few degrees and wrap yourself in the warmth of the blanket. SheepskinTown.com  offers blankets in several different colors to match your home’s style.

Also look for sheepskin rugs and sheepskin slippers to keep you warm on these frigid days.

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Warm And Soft Sheepskin

January 9th, 2012 | Posted by TimD in sheepskin rugs - (0 Comments)

I remember my family’s old sheepskin rug vividly. We would all as a family set up in the living room to watch some movies. Snacks would sit on the coffee table while my parents would sprawl out onto the couch and me and my brothers would sit on that sheepskin rug. It was so soft and comfy I could hardly imagine I wasn’t sitting on a cloud. As the hours would tick through my brothers and I would each at our own time drift off to sleep right on that rug. We all simply found it incredibly comfortable.

Sheepskin rugs have that effect on people. If you lie on one, you want to immerse yourself in how soft and perfect it all is. Nestling up inside those tufts of wool will have you wishing every surface you would ever press your body up against were made of luxurious sheepskin.

Now that I’m older I try and get as much gear as I can in that lustrous sheepskin material. From sheepskin boots to sheepskin mittens. I just love the way the material feels. Warm and soft like all of the best fabrics. It is as if the kid dozing off on that rug never grew up.

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Arcadia and Sheepskin Rugs

December 28th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in sheepskin rugs - (0 Comments)

sheepskin rugArcadia is where the first sheepskin rugs began. It is a region of Greece, which in Ancient times was thought to be inhabited by the Greek god Pan. Nicolas Poussin, one of the best landscape painters during the European Renaissance, often painted Arcadian pictures depicting scenes of shepherds, such as this one to the right. In it, classically dressed shepherds find an ancient tomb, with the inscription Et in Arcadia Ego, which means I am in Arcadia. It is a memento mori, a reminder of death, and an exhortation to live while we are alive.

Arcadia is also associated with a pastoral utopian setting, immune to vice and disruption from the outside world. The nostalgia for a simpler time, without Facebook and cities, hearkens back to a Golden Age of human civilization, when man lived off the land, with his sheep for meat and sheepskin boots, his oranges to be plucked from trees and constant sunshine and satisfaction to be derived from such a beautiful natural landscape.

This is an idealized version of Arcadia which carries nearly two thousand years of symbolic resonance. And since you can’t have Arcadia without sheep and shepherds, it is also what a sheepskin rug represents.

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Cleaning Sheepskin Rugs

December 16th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in sheepskin rugs - (0 Comments)

sheepskin rugSheepskin rugs are soft and beautiful but they’re also white. What if you accidentally spilled something, such as red wine, on your sheepskin rug? Act fast to soak up as much of the staining liquid as possible. Luckily, sheep’s wool is resistant to stains. Blot the stain with cold water. Then get a wool shampoo, dish detergent, or other mild soap to get the stain out. Move inwards, blotting continually.

If the stain has dribbled, consider treating it with soap and then setting it into the washing machine. After soaking in the machine for an hour it should be pretty much clean. Don’t put it in the dryer. Let it air dry in an area without direct sunlight, which can damage the wool fibers. If need be, wash it again. And if you can still see the stain after all of these home remedies, it may be time to seek professional help for your sheepskin rug.

The stain-resistant fibers of a real sheepskin rug should allow you to eventually clean it so it looks brand new. And since a real sheepskin rug is resilient enough over time to always look fresh and soft, you don’t have to worry about washing too hard.

 

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Sheepskin Rugs For Any Room

December 13th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in sheepskin rugs - (0 Comments)

sheepskin rugSince the domestication of sheep, and probably even before that, their furs have been esteemed as one of the best ways to keep warm. Sheep’s wool is resistant to all of the elements and miraculously, stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter. But sheepskin boots and coats are not the only uses for sheepskin; that is, sheepskin rugs have an aesthetic value as well.

When you see a sheepskin rug on the floor it becomes apparent that you are in a realm of opulence. The fact that this household can afford to have a sheepskin not to wear, but to lay on the ground and warm the toes, to provide a wild and rugged texture that will surely   inspire a modicum of awe in the guest.

And best of all, because sheepskin rugs are relatively colorless, their texture becomes that much more bold, a great addition to a room lacking a certain oomph in the way of interior design. Mix it with leather, suede, or upholstery — a  sheepskin rug goes with everything, from contemporary styling to more traditi0nal. There’s little doubt that a sheepskin rug wouldn’t improve your interior design, no matter what kind of room you have.

 

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Biblical Sheepskin Rugs

December 6th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in sheepskin rugs - (0 Comments)

sheepskin rugLike a flock of sheep that are even shorn, which come up from the washing; whereof every one bear twins and none is barren among them. This line is from the Song of Songs, one of the most revered books in the bible. Yes, sheep are a very biblical animal. They are grouped and docile, so that they easily follow when led. Sheep are symbolically full of meaning. They are pure and innocent, largely due to their white color and easy demeanor. They are easily frightened too. They symbolize a simple, pastoral life, full of pleasantries. And they are great for sheepskin rugs, which are an ancient luxury, much like gold rings set with beryl, pomegranates and flowers.

Sheepskin rugs were long used as a way to appreciate the comforts of a life in the wild. Wool is hypoallergenic, it resists static electricity as well as fire. When a sheep would die in the olden days, shepherds used the pelt of the animal for coats and sheepskin boots but also as sheepskin rugs. A sheepskin rug is something everyone would benefit from. It is so soft, so natural, so old and long associated with human use that it is in the oldest and most popular book ever written.

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Sheepskin Slippers Thoughts

November 30th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in sheepskin rugs - (0 Comments)

sheepskin slippersTo put my feet into the fuzzy decadence of sheepskin slippers is enough to send my mind reeling to the hills of New Zealand, where I could be a farm girl, shepherding my flock, staff in hand, urging them onward to greener pastures,  over the hilly terrain, overlooking the ocean, shearing them come late spring when the wildflowers bloom, and then using their wool to knit winter’s clothing at night, as the sun descends between the high mountains.

My sheepskin slippers are so soft, so rugged. They conjure memories of being on my grandfather’s farm on an early spring morning when the shadows were still long and the grass dewy, when two softly bleating lambs nursed underneath a ewe’s wolly flank, their small lightly woolen hooves toeing the sodden earth. And I, just a child, was struck by this scene of nature, the purity and innocence, the relative disregard these small creatures had for anyone or anything else, as I stood ten meters distant, their mother satisfied in her role, knowing little else despite having cycled through at least eight seasons, her wooly brow partially obscuring her weak vision.

And every time I put on my sheepskin hats, or my sheepskin slippers I remember it all, and it comes back to me in waves.

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From Sheepskin Slippers to a Sheepskin…Cape?

November 21st, 2011 | Posted by daniela in sheepskin rugs - (0 Comments)

sheepskin rugYeah, medieval times were barbaric and most people didn’t live past 35, but at least they got to wear capes. Think of how warm it would be to wear a sheepskin rug on your back. Not only would you look and feel like a warrior or a Viking, but you would know about serious warmth.

At least we can wear sheepskin in other ways today. Sheepskin boots are rugged and warm. Sheepskin hats make you look like you know the struggles of Siberia, which gives you props when walking down a cold windy city street and everyone is bundled up with their shoulders high and their chins low and you’re bouncing around like it’s summer. And, whereas most gloves, even those with thick inner linings, leave your fingers cold and numb, sheepskin gloves are on another plane.

Sheepskin is rugged, yet luxurious. It is a natural fiber and one that has been around for thousands of years, way before medieval times. Today it’s just as practical and popular as ever. Start small: choose sheepskin slippers or sheepskin gloves. Pretty soon, you’ll realize how great they are and want a sheepskin hat. And who knows, before long you may even want a sheepskin cape.

 

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Lanolin and Baby Sheepskin

November 21st, 2011 | Posted by daniela in sheepskin rugs - (0 Comments)

sheepskin rugLanolin is a waxy substance that constitutes anywhere from 5-25% of the weight of sheep’s wool. This keeps the sheepskin dry and protect the wool from the ravages of harsh mountainous climates. Most of the lanolin used by humans is found in domestic sheep wool.

In most situations lanolin is used for hygienic purposes. It softens skin and keeps it moist.

Lanolin is a major reason a sheepskin rug and sheepskin boots are so comfortable. It keeps the wool in good shape for years and allows it to stay curly and soft. Lanolin is a nice word, too. It sounds so soft and comfortable. Since most people don’t know what it is they think it’s baby lamb’s wool but it’s not nearly that savage. You can use it morally. Lanolin will make your skin softer. It is what has made your sheepskin hats and sheepskin slippers so warm.

Embrace lanolin. Tell people about it.  Show them its majesty. Then make use of it by buying a sheepskin rug. Or sheepskin slippers. Or baby sheepskin for your little one to stay warm and dry in on cold winter nights. Tell him about lanolin as he ages and use it to keep his little body smooth.

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