A lock of wool dyed muted olive-green, its curls looser and more open, fading to pale cream at the tips.

The collection includes three samples of wool from a crossbreed of merino and Tunis sheep. Wool is an animal-based protein fiber long used in textiles for its warmth, resilience, and ability to be carded, spun, felted, or woven.

Composition

Wool

Handling Notes

  • Requires minimal to no maintenance
  • Moth growth is unlikely, but if moth eggs are detected, freeze the wool

Applications in Craft

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Provenance

Bilge Merve Aktaş. Acquired 2024.

In Use

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