'Lil Miss' first litter of angoras from her rabbitry -Glorious Beginnings- and her doe, 'Silver'. Look at all the colors!
Our primary goal is to raise happy, healthy rabbits abundantly producing the finest angora fiber that can be worn next-to-skin without the prickle associated with commercial (most often German) angora. Born May 6th, these beautiful angoras, from Lil Miss' German/Satin Angora, offer you the best of our desired traits. From Silver's healthy litter of 9, these rabbits are a wonderful blend of English, Satin and German angora offering high density of fine fiber on medium bodies that will not require the intense grooming of an English, nor the loads of feed that a German consumes! They'll be ready for new homes July 1st and there are several colors to choose from; fawn, torte, chestnut agouti, chinchilla, ermine, pearl... Consider all the potential for naturally beautiful garments and accessories!
We have a doe from another litter of the same breed crossing and now that she is wearing her senior coat, her density and softness surpass that of her dad - an English Angora. Her color depth and length of fiber is also better ~ she is a fantastic example of what you want to spin and wear and we're glad to offer you the same!
Look for Honey's photo shoot above.
We have a doe from another litter of the same breed crossing and now that she is wearing her senior coat, her density and softness surpass that of her dad - an English Angora. Her color depth and length of fiber is also better ~ she is a fantastic example of what you want to spin and wear and we're glad to offer you the same!
Look for Honey's photo shoot above.
And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:25
Not only do we have access to years of documented proof of the therapeutic value of caring for an animal, angora fiber has unique insulation properties that can increase heat and therefore circulation to painful areas. With it's light-as-air-feel and beautiful halo, the angora 'hair shaft' is hollow, giving it the remarkable ability to capture and retain heat quite well. Garments enhanced with this silky soft, natural fiber that is 8 times warmer than wool, allow your skin to breath and bring heat and your body's healing to the area.
Do you ever use a hot pack on your sore neck or shoulders? Why not replace it with a gorgeous angora shawl? Not only are you gingerly and effectively warming your neck and shoulders, you're making a statement with your one-of-a-kind accessory that you can take, well, anywhere. We all know, it's not just what you where, but how you feel when wearing it!
In your first year of caring for your angora - whether litter boxed trained and living inside with you, or outdoors in a cozy hutch - you can harvest enough fiber to complete a beautiful shawl; with two you can make another (or scarves or hats) for dear friends or family members. We haven't even addressed the felting, weaving, or other possibilities.... We have a new client that uses our dyed angora for her well-loved felting creations.
Do you ever use a hot pack on your sore neck or shoulders? Why not replace it with a gorgeous angora shawl? Not only are you gingerly and effectively warming your neck and shoulders, you're making a statement with your one-of-a-kind accessory that you can take, well, anywhere. We all know, it's not just what you where, but how you feel when wearing it!
In your first year of caring for your angora - whether litter boxed trained and living inside with you, or outdoors in a cozy hutch - you can harvest enough fiber to complete a beautiful shawl; with two you can make another (or scarves or hats) for dear friends or family members. We haven't even addressed the felting, weaving, or other possibilities.... We have a new client that uses our dyed angora for her well-loved felting creations.
