153 x 253cm
This unique shaggy piece come in unusual vivid color palette. Made to be a sofa or a bed cover back in the days.
The long hairs are derived from a primitive sheep breed originating our region back to Thracian times. It's one of the oldest breeds on the Balkan peninsula. This sheep grow their hair 25 to 40cm per year into well defined locks. Trimming is essential before the summer heat.
Each lock is hand thread into a wool base.
Home-made and hand-dyed.
MATERIAL: 100% SHEEP HAIR
ORIGIN: BULGARIA
DISCLAIMER: All our rugs are vintage, a heritage no longer made anywhere in Bulgaria. Their uniqueness and age often come with small imperfections that remind us of their story and longevity.
Collecting and sharing these pieces is our way to pay tribute to the skilled women, our mothers and grandmothers, who weaved and preserved them.