All wool used is Navajo Churro (Dibé dits’ozí) supplied and hand dyed by Bayeta Classic Sheep and Wool in Taos, New Mexico, Three Dog Farm in Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico, Shepherd's Lamb in Chama, New Mexico, Rainbow Fiber Co-op (a Diné-led agricultural co-operative), and Cedar Mesa Ranch, Dolores, Colorado. More information on the breed and the wool can be found at http://www.navajo-churrosheep.com.
There are an estimated 1.229 billion sheep on the planet. Of the Navajo-Churro breed, there are 4500 registered, another 1500 on the Navajo Reservation, and several hundred undocumented animals.
Wool is a naturally carbon-friendly fiber that is a simple combination of sunlight, water, and grass. It is made up of 50% carbon stored in a stable form. It is renewable, has the ability to biodegrade without harm to the environment, and can be recycled. Wool takes significantly less energy to produce than man-made fiber products which ensures low CO2 emissions.
Wool is fire retardant.
Wool is durable.
Wool does not "off gas" harmful chemicals found in some man-made fibers.
A wool rug absorbs high frequency sound in a room and attenuates impact vibrations and noise by dampening hard contact with the floor.
All pieces are moth-proofed with a chrysanthemum based mixture.
All pieces can be vacuumed but care should be taken near the cabled and knotted warp ends (fringe). Vacuums equipped with rotating beater brushes can chew the fringe.
Dry cleaning is recommended for heavy soiling.
There are an estimated 1.229 billion sheep on the planet. Of the Navajo-Churro breed, there are 4500 registered, another 1500 on the Navajo Reservation, and several hundred undocumented animals.
Wool is a naturally carbon-friendly fiber that is a simple combination of sunlight, water, and grass. It is made up of 50% carbon stored in a stable form. It is renewable, has the ability to biodegrade without harm to the environment, and can be recycled. Wool takes significantly less energy to produce than man-made fiber products which ensures low CO2 emissions.
Wool is fire retardant.
Wool is durable.
Wool does not "off gas" harmful chemicals found in some man-made fibers.
A wool rug absorbs high frequency sound in a room and attenuates impact vibrations and noise by dampening hard contact with the floor.
All pieces are moth-proofed with a chrysanthemum based mixture.
All pieces can be vacuumed but care should be taken near the cabled and knotted warp ends (fringe). Vacuums equipped with rotating beater brushes can chew the fringe.
Dry cleaning is recommended for heavy soiling.
To hang the rug on the wall, a carpet edge nailing strip can be used (pictured below). Most home supply stores carry this item. Nailed into the studs of a frame wall, this can give you a secure, blind mounting for the piece. These rugs are tough and the spikes will not harm the top edge.
