Welsh Mountain and Brown Sheepskins
Brown Cushy Fleece
The hearty Welsh Mountain breed has thick dense brown fleece. The shades of go from deep dark brown to light blonde brown. Some also have white patterns or spots.
Either rustic or contemporary, these sheepskins add deep texture to a room design. It's perfect as a rug alongside a bed or fireplace or as a cushion across wood or leather furniture.
These sheepskins are found widely around Europe. They are hardy, adaptable, and produce a thick, resilient fleece. Our collection come from original UK farm stock.
More about Welsh Mountain sheep below.
The Welsh Mountain Collection
Aside from shades of brown, the fleece also vary in wool pile. Some are shorter and neater, other long and shaggy. See the product description.
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Thick Cushy Light Brown w White Edges
Large Long Wool Dark Brown White Mix
Thick Cushy Brown w White
Wide Thick Cushy Light Brown w Spot
Cushy Short Wool Brown w Some White
Large Rough Wool Dark Brown
Large Thick Cushy Dark Brown
Large Thick Cushy Brown
Thick Cushy Light Brown
Large Thick Cushy Brown w Highlights
Large Short Wool Dark Brown
Large Long Wool Brown w Some Gray Mix
Short Wool Cushy Light Brown
Thick Cushy Brown w White
Thick Cushy Brown w White
Soft Short Wool Light Brown
The hearty sheep of small European farming.
The Welsh Mountain breed developed from the hillside farming tradition of Wales, where sheep had to adapt to rugged landscapes and harsh weather. Over time, the breed spread widely through the British Isles, Scotland, Scandinavia, and continental Europe, thriving in regions with similar upland conditions and limited pasture.
The hill farming model requires versatile, low-maintenance sheep that can thrive on sparse forage and variable weather. Small-scale farming works well with self-reliant sheep that can efficiently graze with little supervision. They find nutrition from shrubs, grasses, and wild plants to maintain good health even in remote, rugged pastures.
The wool of Welsh Mountain sheep is often used by spinners for fiber arts and clothing. Already a rich, earthy color, the fiber can be left undyed, for a naturally aesthetic textiles. The lofty structure of the fleece traps air for warmth, making it popular for outerwear, heavy sweaters, rugs, and upholstery fabrics that benefit from both insulation and durability. Wool spinners, often blend it with softer fibers to make both durable yet comfortable fabrics.
