Treasures of the Flock
All of our sheep AND GOAT skins are salvaged from farmers’ waste in the wild mountains of Crete, Greece, as a byproduct of the local meat industry
Each skin is hand processed with reverence and ingredients from the land:
olive oil from our family farm, free range egg yolk, natural soap, ethically sourced tannins etc.
OUR mission IS TO WORK AS CLOSE TO TRADITION AS POSSIBLE, while giving new life to these precious skins once destined for the landfill
It’s with great respect for the animals that we revive & steward this ancestral art form
Latest Collection
small batch sheep and lamb skins for your baby stroller, to adorn the couch, to lay between your bed sheets for winter warmth, as a rug.. endless possibilities.
shipping isn’t currently available to USA due to tariffs that make shipping more than the price of the product. if you’re willing to wait a couple months, we can send them with family who will travel through the winter. please connect with us (paulinaprana@gmail.com) if you’re interested in a piece and located in the states.
Our currently largest, long haired white sheepskin. It is so fluffy and beautiful. The color is slightly off-white with beautiful brown markings.
130 × 70 cm
This item is available for shipping almost anywhere besides USA due to tariffs.
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All of our sheepskins are salvaged from farmers’ waste in the wild mountains of Crete, Greece, as a byproduct of the local meat industry, which traditionally consists of lamb, sheep and goat.
Each skin is hand processed with reverence and ingredients from the land: olive oil from our family farm, free range egg yolk, natural soap etc. in order to preserve the therapeutic benefits that factory processed skins do not.
Due to its tedious and time consuming nature, this ancient tradition native to Crete and many worldwide lands, has been abandoned and replaced with quick money industries that no longer honor and revere the sacred ways of our shared ancestors.
It’s with great respect for the animals that we reclaim, revive and carry forward this timeless tradition.
Medium length fluffy hair. White and grey with splotches of brown.
70 × 41 cm (Small)
This lambskin is very supple and works well as a rug, a couch warmer, laying in a crib or baby stroller, etc. or for crafting.
This item is available for shipping almost anywhere besides USA due to tariffs.
ᨒ 𓃵
All of our sheepskins are salvaged from farmers’ waste in the wild mountains of Crete, Greece, as a byproduct of the local meat industry, which traditionally consists of lamb, sheep and goat.
Each skin is hand processed with reverence and ingredients from the land: olive oil from our family farm, free range egg yolk, natural soap etc. in order to preserve the therapeutic benefits that factory processed skins do not.
Due to its tedious and time consuming nature, this ancient tradition native to Crete and many worldwide lands, has been abandoned and replaced with quick money industries that no longer honor and revere the sacred ways of our shared ancestors.
It’s with great respect for the animals that we reclaim, revive and carry forward this timeless tradition.
Medium length fluffy hair. White with splotches of brown.
77 × 35 cm (Small/Long)
This lambskin is very supple and works well as a rug, a couch warmer, laying in a crib or baby stroller, etc. or for crafting.
This item is available for shipping almost anywhere besides USA due to tariffs.
ᨒ 𓃵
All of our sheepskins are salvaged from farmers’ waste in the wild mountains of Crete, Greece, as a byproduct of the local meat industry, which traditionally consists of lamb, sheep and goat.
Each skin is hand processed with reverence and ingredients from the land: olive oil from our family farm, free range egg yolk, natural soap etc. in order to preserve the therapeutic benefits that factory processed skins do not.
Due to its tedious and time consuming nature, this ancient tradition native to Crete and many worldwide lands, has been abandoned and replaced with quick money industries that no longer honor and revere the sacred ways of our shared ancestors.
It’s with great respect for the animals that we reclaim, revive and carry forward this timeless tradition.
Asymmetrical medium length with fluffy wool. White with splotches of brown.
78 × 50 cm (medium)
This lambskin is very supple and works well as a rug, a couch warmer, laying in a crib or baby stroller, etc. or for crafting.
This item is available for shipping almost anywhere besides USA due to tariffs.
ᨒ 𓃵
All of our sheepskins are salvaged from farmers’ waste in the wild mountains of Crete, Greece, as a byproduct of the local meat industry, which traditionally consists of lamb, sheep and goat.
Each skin is hand processed with reverence and ingredients from the land: olive oil from our family farm, free range egg yolk, natural soap etc. in order to preserve the therapeutic benefits that factory processed skins do not.
Due to its tedious and time consuming nature, this ancient tradition native to Crete and many worldwide lands, has been abandoned and replaced with quick money industries that no longer honor and revere the sacred ways of our shared ancestors.
It’s with great respect for the animals that we reclaim, revive and carry forward this timeless tradition.
Mostly white with beautiful brown speckles. Short, curly hair.
76 × 54 cm (Medium)
These lambskins are very supple and work well as a rug, a couch warmer, laying in a crib or baby stroller, etc. or for crafting.
This item is available for shipping almost anywhere besides USA due to tariffs.
ᨒ 𓃵
All of our sheepskins are salvaged from farmers’ waste in the wild mountains of Crete, Greece, as a byproduct of the local meat industry, which traditionally consists of lamb, sheep and goat.
Each skin is hand processed with reverence and ingredients from the land: olive oil from our family farm, free range egg yolk, natural soap etc. in order to preserve the therapeutic benefits that factory processed skins do not.
Due to its tedious and time consuming nature, this ancient tradition native to Crete and many worldwide lands, has been abandoned and replaced with quick money industries that no longer honor and revere the sacred ways of our shared ancestors.
It’s with great respect for the animals that we reclaim, revive and carry forward this timeless tradition.
Short, curly hair lambskin. The color is a beautiful, deep brown.
These lambskins are very supple and work well as a rug, a couch warmer, laying in a crib or baby stroller, etc. or for crafting.
This item is available for shipping almost anywhere besides USA due to tariffs.
ᨒ 𓃵
All of our sheepskins are salvaged from farmers’ waste in the wild mountains of Crete, Greece, as a byproduct of the local meat industry, which traditionally consists of lamb, sheep and goat.
Each skin is hand processed with reverence and ingredients from the land: olive oil from our family farm, free range egg yolk, natural soap etc. in order to preserve the therapeutic benefits that factory processed skins do not.
Due to its tedious and time consuming nature, this ancient tradition native to Crete and many worldwide lands, has been abandoned and replaced with quick money industries that no longer honor and revere the sacred ways of our shared ancestors.
It’s with great respect for the animals that we reclaim, revive and carry forward this timeless tradition.
Archives
Lush, long haired, brain-tanned lamb skin with vibrant white and unique, subtle spotting.
This item is only available for Turtle Island / USA shipping.
Length: 35 inches
Width: 19 inches
All of our sheepskins are salvaged from farmers’ waste in the wild mountains of Crete, Greece, as a byproduct of the local meat industry, which traditionally consists of lamb, sheep and goat.
Each skin is hand processed with reverence and ingredients from the land: olive oil from our family farm, free range egg yolk, natural soap etc. in order to preserve the therapeutic benefits that factory processed skins do not.
Due to its tedious and time consuming nature, this ancient tradition native to Crete and many worldwide lands, has been abandoned and replaced with quick money industries that no longer honor and revere the sacred ways of our shared ancestors.
It’s with great respect for the animals that we reclaim, revive and carry forward this timeless tradition.
90 × 63 cm
Bark tanned young goat skin with beautiful sand color hues and black spine line. The body is short hair and the spine line is longer hair.
Gorgeous, curly, short haired, black sheepskin with some soft brown edges. Our longest rug currently in stock. It sits very flat and serves the purpose of a rug.
This item is available for shipping almost anywhere besides USA due to tariffs.
Length: 49 inches
Width: 26 inches
All of our sheepskins are salvaged from farmers’ waste in the wild mountains of Crete, Greece, as a byproduct of the local meat industry, which traditionally consists of lamb, sheep and goat.
Each skin is hand processed with reverence and ingredients from the land: olive oil from our family farm, free range egg yolk, natural soap etc. in order to preserve the therapeutic benefits that factory processed skins do not.
Due to its tedious and time consuming nature, this ancient tradition native to Crete and many worldwide lands, has been abandoned and replaced with quick money industries that no longer honor and revere the sacred ways of our shared ancestors.
It’s with great respect for the animals that we reclaim, revive and carry forward this timeless tradition.
Long, soft hair with splotchy brown coloring- the widest rug we currently have in stock. The holes on the back have not been sewn and are not noticeable when used as a rug, which is the purpose it was made.
This item is available for shipping almost anywhere besides USA due to tariffs.
Length: 38 inches x Width: 32 inches
All of our sheepskins are salvaged from farmers’ waste in the wild mountains of Crete, Greece, as a byproduct of the local meat industry, which traditionally consists of lamb, sheep and goat.
Each skin is hand processed with reverence and ingredients from the land: olive oil from our family farm, free range egg yolk, natural soap etc. in order to preserve the therapeutic benefits that factory processed skins do not.
Due to its tedious and time consuming nature, this ancient tradition native to Crete and many worldwide lands, has been abandoned and replaced with quick money industries that no longer honor and revere the sacred ways of our shared ancestors.
It’s with great respect for the animals that we reclaim, revive and carry forward this timeless tradition.
Short, curly hair. Mostly white with beautiful brown spots. The shape can be modified if the customer prefers more or less symmetry.
These lambskins are very supple and work well as a rug, a couch warmer, laying in a crib or baby stroller, etc. or for crafting.
This item is available for shipping almost anywhere besides USA due to tariffs.
ᨒ 𓃵
All of our sheepskins are salvaged from farmers’ waste in the wild mountains of Crete, Greece, as a byproduct of the local meat industry, which traditionally consists of lamb, sheep and goat.
Each skin is hand processed with reverence and ingredients from the land: olive oil from our family farm, free range egg yolk, natural soap etc. in order to preserve the therapeutic benefits that factory processed skins do not.
Due to its tedious and time consuming nature, this ancient tradition native to Crete and many worldwide lands, has been abandoned and replaced with quick money industries that no longer honor and revere the sacred ways of our shared ancestors.
It’s with great respect for the animals that we reclaim, revive and carry forward this timeless tradition.
Medium length fluffy hair. White with splotches of brown. The shape can be modified if the customer prefers more or less symmetry.
These lambskins are very supple and work well as a rug, a couch warmer, laying in a crib or baby stroller, etc. or for crafting.
This item is available for shipping almost anywhere besides USA due to tariffs.
ᨒ 𓃵
All of our sheepskins are salvaged from farmers’ waste in the wild mountains of Crete, Greece, as a byproduct of the local meat industry, which traditionally consists of lamb, sheep and goat.
Each skin is hand processed with reverence and ingredients from the land: olive oil from our family farm, free range egg yolk, natural soap etc. in order to preserve the therapeutic benefits that factory processed skins do not.
Due to its tedious and time consuming nature, this ancient tradition native to Crete and many worldwide lands, has been abandoned and replaced with quick money industries that no longer honor and revere the sacred ways of our shared ancestors.
It’s with great respect for the animals that we reclaim, revive and carry forward this timeless tradition.
our process
01- we hand pick the sheep and goat skins from large bins where they are dumped into the landfill by the hundreds. it took us much care and effort to cultivate these relationships with local farmers and those working in the meat industry, so its a great privilege to collect a small portion of their by-waste to up-cycle into these incredible animal products. the farmers and workers are very intrigued by our work and proud to see the tradition carried forward, since it’s not practiced here anymore.
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02- once home, we store the sheep and goat skins in a large freezer that we invested in, unless we will work on them right away. if so, they get fleshed, which is the process of removing the muscle tissues and membrane from the skin side of the pelt with a double handled knife. this is the ‘dirtiest’ step. the cats love eating the scraps.
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03- the fleshed and fresh skins are washed with castile or eco dish soap, given their first brushing and cleaning before being submerged into the pickle, which is made with water, salt and citric powder.
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04- after pickling a few days to clean between membrane layers, and secure the hair in its follicles, they are moved to a strong tannin tea, made of water and mimosa bark powder, which is sourced ethically with great care.
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05- after about a week in the tannin tea, the sheepies are removed from the tannin, washed one last time and stretched in wooden frames for conditioning, softening, scraping and brushing. the conditioner is made of free range egg yolk and olive oil from my grandparent’s land. we soften the sheepies with a pumice stone, or for larger or tougher skins, an electric sander for a super smooth feel. a final spray with vinegar levels the pH of the wool, restoring its curls and character, and making it super soft.
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06- once completely finished, we marvel at this incredible transformation and offer them to you with so much love and admiration for the animals, and this ancient tradition that we’re honored to carry forward.
your purchase supports our family passion project stewarded by my beloved husband and i
we are so honored to share these incredible treasures with you