5. Shetland Ewe, Black Sox. Living Sheep Fleece Rug 90 x 65cm

Shetland Ewe, grey: 'Black Sox'.

Approx. 95 x 65cm.

Beautifully soft, cotton wool like fleece in a mixture of grey shade with sun bleached highlights.

This is one of our 'primitive' breeds, from the far Northern Isles. Hardy and thrifty, the breed grows a short, ultra soft coat, and unusually for sheep - naturally has a short tail

This girl was sheared in May and lives in East Cornwall.