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This is a sample of Coopworth wool from a Teeswater x Gotland Sheep raised on the Warren Wilson College campus in Swannanoa, North Carolina.
Regional Material
Coopworth wool is often used in textile and garment production.
Wild Earth Textiles is owned by weaver, spinner and natural dyer Melanie Wilder. Wilder has been weaving for 20 years. She is inspired by the natural world around us, it’s cycles, and what lessons we can learn from observation. Wilder’s work emphasizes the use of natural fibers, natural dyes, and locally sourced materials. Incorporating the use of local materials helps to nurture a sense of place and belonging, a deep connection that brings life.
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