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Wool in the Netherlands – Betty Stikkers ea

€ 19.37

The Netherlands is a real sheep country where a lot of wool 'walks' in the meadow. This guide provides an overview of the breeds kept in our country. And of the characteristics and possibilities of their wool.

What kind of sheep is that… a Heidschnucke perhaps? Or?a Kempisch Heidesheep? With this booklet you will find out. It covers the breed characteristics and history of the sheep and also tells whether the wool is suitable for felting or spinning. Other wool-bearing animals are also discussed: alpaca, angora goat, angora/satin rabbit and camel.

13 in stock

SKU: MV7060.001 Category:
 

Description

Lots of background information

Besides the overview of the different sheep breeds, this publication offers a wealth of general wool facts: development and significance of the sheep through the ages, economic aspects, properties of wool and hair, coat types, tips for sheep farmers, shearing, wool tickles and wool allergy, washing , felting and spinning, dyeing and more.

Wool in the Netherlands is published by VSS, Association of Special Sheep Breeds and wools.nu, platform for sheep farmers, wool processors and wool users. The articles are written by recognized specialists: Betty?Stikkers (wool info, variety descriptions), Cecile?Sarneel (spinning), Lyda?Rump (felting), Harm?Harms (dyeing), Diderica?Westerveld (angora).

118 pages, 15 x 21 cm, ring binder, color print.

2 reviews for Wol in Nederland – Betty Stikkers e.a.

  1. A Fox (verified owner) –

    Very nice book

  2. Ingrid Beeksma (verified owner) –

    A very nice book!

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