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New Zealand Wool Rugs
Warm and Sheepish

New Zealand wool rugs and sheepskins are sought after the world over. The warm white fluffy rug on the floor you scrunch your toes into is probably a New Zealand sheepskin.

The reason New Zealand wool rugs are the finest in the world is simple. Cross breeding! New Zealand contributes 25% of the world’s strong wool (ie crossbred wool). No surprise then it’s used in New Zealand rugs as well as other interior textiles. New Zealand wool carpets and rugs are softer to the touch and better for dying with both pastel and vibrant colours.

The breed of sheep most popular in New Zealand is the Romney. The Marino also makes an appearance and is generally the most recognised of the world sheep breeds. Originally Marino denoted the wool of sheep reared in Spain. With the dominance of New Zealand wools the term is now used more broadly and still implies an article made from the best soft wool.

Pastoral agriculture is practiced throughout New Zealand with mainly cattle in the Far North, dairy farming in Waikato and Taranaki and Sheep farming in the southern hills of the North Island. In the South Island sheep farming dominates with a smattering of beef cattle in the high country and some dairy on the flat land of both coasts.

New Zealand Wool rugs Merino thanks PhillipC

Wool is a environmentally preferable material to work with so you’ll not be surprised to hear that clean green New Zealand produces, along with Australia, most of the organic wool available in the world.

I’ve a sheepskin coat belonged to my Grandfather hanging in the wardrobe. I remember that he would sit snug and warm as the snow gathered at his feet watching me tackle the climbing frames in the park. Oblivious to the cold because his New Zealand sheepskin kept him protected from the elements.

Now when winter draws in I wrap myself up in this New Zealand sheepskin coat he passed on to me. So if you’re over in New Zealand in the low season and the cold is biting then pop out for some New Zealand shopping and try on a New Zealand sheepskin.

For an up close and personal look at all things farming then check out the Agrodome complex at Rotorua. With a daily sheep show it displays all the innovative entertaining genius and interest that is New Zealand farming. They've even a wool mill so we expect you to have all the knowledge on New Zealand wool once you've paid a visit!

From socks to sheepskin, underwear to jumpers and Ugg boots to New Zealand wool rugs… there’s plenty of New Zealand wool for you to enjoy! There are a number of market savvy wool and clothing companies in New Zealand selling quality wool rugs, sheepskins and clothes. Make sure you pop it on your list for when you're New Zealand shopping!

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New Zealand Wool Rugs Warm and Sheepish

New Zealand Wool Rugs
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