Balwen (British Rarebreed) - RAW
A lovely black/brown course mountain fleece and Balwen means “White blaze” in Welsh. Balwen is perfect for peg loom rug making. Can be spun for throws and may also have some wonderful colour variation. This is not a wearable fleece if spun, its rugged texture would be better for throws etc. Native to Wales Balwen can be part of black core wool for needle felting and any craft which wants to use Welsh wool and support Wales.
Staple length is around 3 inches.
Weight is around 2.5/3kg
Balwens are on the British rarebreed RBST list.
They have a lovely black/brown course mountain fleece. Balwen means “White blaze” in Welsh which is their striking feature.
Native to Wales, Balwen fleeces are perfect for rug making. They can be spun for throws.
Due to the courseness of the fleece, it is not a wearable fleece if spun. Balwen can also be used as black core wool for needle felting.
A lovely black/brown course mountain fleece and Balwen means “White blaze” in Welsh. Balwen is perfect for peg loom rug making. Can be spun for throws and may also have some wonderful colour variation. This is not a wearable fleece if spun, its rugged texture would be better for throws etc. Native to Wales Balwen can be part of black core wool for needle felting and any craft which wants to use Welsh wool and support Wales.
Staple length is around 3 inches.
Weight is around 2.5/3kg
Balwens are on the British rarebreed RBST list.
They have a lovely black/brown course mountain fleece. Balwen means “White blaze” in Welsh which is their striking feature.
Native to Wales, Balwen fleeces are perfect for rug making. They can be spun for throws.
Due to the courseness of the fleece, it is not a wearable fleece if spun. Balwen can also be used as black core wool for needle felting.
A lovely black/brown course mountain fleece and Balwen means “White blaze” in Welsh. Balwen is perfect for peg loom rug making. Can be spun for throws and may also have some wonderful colour variation. This is not a wearable fleece if spun, its rugged texture would be better for throws etc. Native to Wales Balwen can be part of black core wool for needle felting and any craft which wants to use Welsh wool and support Wales.
Staple length is around 3 inches.
Weight is around 2.5/3kg
Balwens are on the British rarebreed RBST list.
They have a lovely black/brown course mountain fleece. Balwen means “White blaze” in Welsh which is their striking feature.
Native to Wales, Balwen fleeces are perfect for rug making. They can be spun for throws.
Due to the courseness of the fleece, it is not a wearable fleece if spun. Balwen can also be used as black core wool for needle felting.