100% British Undyed Rare Breed Sheepskin in Hazelnut Whisper - Handmade in Somerset

100% British Undyed Rare Breed Natural UK Double Sheepskin Rug – Handmade in Somerset

Hazelnut Whisper – 186cm × 76cm

A wonderfully soft, creamy ivory fleece with the most delicate whispers of toasted hazelnut and taupe accents. The colouring is beautifully subtle, with the palest, warmest ivory dominating the fleece and just a suggestion of those lovely nutty tones adding a little character. Nothing bold or overpowering, just a beautifully balanced, luxurious sheepskin with a gentle warmth that makes it wonderfully easy to live with.

We chose the name Hazelnut Whisper as the delicate colouring reminded us of freshly toasted hazelnuts, although only in the faintest little touches. Much like the natural shades we see across the Somerset countryside in autumn, these gentle accents bring warmth without taking anything away from the lovely light appearance of the fleece.

This is a 100% British undyed sheepskin rug, made using rare breed fleeces from British farms, with no bleach or dyes. Every beautiful shade and natural marking is exactly as nature intended.

We hand-select our fleeces at the tannery, choosing for softness, quality and natural character. Once back at our Somerset workshop, we lay them out across the floor, carefully searching for two that complement one another beautifully. Colour, shape, thickness, texture and natural markings must all work together, and finding the perfect pairing can take quite some time!

Once we’re completely happy, the fleeces are carefully cut, sewn together and brushed, all here in our Somerset workshop. It’s a wonderfully traditional, artisan process, requiring patience, skill and a good eye for detail. Each rug is individually created, with every stage given the time and attention it deserves.

Our little family workshop overlooks beautifully landscaped gardens, with views towards Glastonbury Tor and the surrounding Somerset countryside. It’s a rather special place to work, and we feel incredibly fortunate to continue making these beautiful rugs by hand, surrounded by the very countryside that inspires so much of what we do.

We’ve been making sheepskin rugs here in Somerset since 1986, and we’re incredibly proud to be one of the last remaining workshops in the UK still creating these beautiful 100% British undyed rare breed double rugs by hand. It’s a traditional craft we’re passionate about preserving, whilst supporting British farming and our wonderful British sheepskin industry.

At approximately 186cm long and 76cm wide, Hazelnut Whisper is a beautifully proportioned double sheepskin, with a wonderfully full, soft fleece that feels every bit as luxurious as it looks. Its light, creamy colouring would brighten a favourite armchair or sofa, look gorgeous beside a bed or bring a little natural warmth to a cosy fireside. Those delicate toasted edges give it just enough individuality to make it rather special, without losing its beautifully understated appearance.

Exclusive to us. Carefully paired, cut, sewn and brushed in our small Somerset workshop, with a great deal of time, skill and care going into every individual piece.

Only one available, and the exact sheepskin photographed is the one you will receive. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.