Breed: Leicester Longwool
In C18 Robert Bakewell used selective breeding to improve the old Leicester sheep and developed the Leicester Longwool.
Fleece and products
The heavy purled fleece has a staple of 20 – 25 cm. but tends to felt readily.
Fleeces and Yarns from Rare and Native sheep breeds.
In C18 Robert Bakewell used selective breeding to improve the old Leicester sheep and developed the Leicester Longwool.
The heavy purled fleece has a staple of 20 – 25 cm. but tends to felt readily.