We are featuring our new line of furniture.  These items use our lamb or alpaca skin, to make each one a   unique and     functional work  of art! 

 

photography by          Susan Burghes

 

    
 

 

Alpaca Hides

These items are extremely rare in the States and when we have them available, they run between $150 and $225.  Alpaca fiber is very fine compared to sheep wool.  Above are two alpaca covered ottomans from and earlier project with solid cherry wood frame.

 

  

All pet beds come with our washable lambskin covered matter.  The cover is zippered and removable for easy cleaning.  It rests on a vinyl covered hardwood board that is easily wiped clean.

   
           
  JACOB sheep are a celebrated old world breed, thought to be one of if not the oldest. The story of Jacob in the Book of Genesis, tells of the origin of their unique markings, thus the name. The wool is much valued by hand spinners and can be blended to produce a range of natural colors.   NAVAJO-CHURRO sheep are a more recent addition to our farm. They are likely related to the older Jacob breed and have a very interesting history of their own.  The Navajo is  larger than the Jacob, and quite striking in appearance; we brought them into our flock because of their high quality meat.            
           
 
JACOB LAMBSKIN

Each Cota Farms' lambskin is a unique product.  The special tanning process allows them to be washable.  They have many uses including medical.  Sheepskin has long been used to alleviate discomfort and pressure sores from bed or chair bound persons.  These skins, available in some medical supply houses, are never as beautiful or plush as the ones from Cota Farms. 

Wall hangings, floor coverings, bed and bath, clothing, these are some other popular uses for our lambskins but to tell the truth many people buy them for their pets.  Our lambskins are on display at the Clintonville Farmer's Market during market season, when they are available, and at the farm.  Since each one is different, the price will vary, usually between $75 and $125.

   
           
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 LAUNDERING LAMBSKINS

 1) Rinse in cool water.

 2) Wash with mild soap, in warm water, on gentle cycle for 3 minutes, or hand wash for best results.

 3) Rinse in warm water, twice, allow spin cycle.

 4) Air dry then brush.  Do not use hot dryer.

 5) Note: wool + water + soap + agitation = felt!

        

YARN                                          $10/skein

BLANKETS               

                  king(120"x90")             $239

                  queen(76"x104")          $159

                  throw(52"x76")               $89

                  lap(48"x60")                   $85

     Yarn is usually run in batches of several pounds but check to see if there is enough of that shade to complete your project.  Colors are natural and will vary.  Custom processing is available for large orders.

 
 

Our blankets are 100% virgin wool,loomed not felted. They are not generally available in stores so I won't make the comparison.  You can choose from a variety of colors but the natural ones are my favorites.

 

  
         

 

         
 

A Jacob Lambskin hat; each is unique!               

 

PLACE AN ORDER

This hat is a sample and is not available.  Yours will be different and unique.  Please call for availability and pricing.  As a service to our customers, we offer custom tailoring at no additional charge.

 

            A custom tailored creation, all natural, no dyes!    

          

  
         
  Cota inspects a couple shearling carpets. We have limited inventory of these items and suggest custom designed creations instead; there is no additional cost for this service. I have been envisioning a bedspread; what a marvelous gift it would make.