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New Zealand Sheepskin

Rugs, Bedding, Baby Gifts,Souvenirs

all made from super soft merino sheepskin!

New Zealand Sheepskin products are inevitable. With so many sheep we have to do something with all the beautiful wool we grow! It was rumoured for years that there were 20 sheep for every New Zealander in New Zealand. However, that myth has been laid to rest. We actually have dropping sheep numbers as other forms of agriculture become more favourable and lucrative. Sheep numbers are on the decline! We only have approximately 38.5 million rather than the 60 million plus touted!

Sheep products are still a major industry however. Lamb meat is a major export and the skins which are turned into sheepskin products, are hard to beat! Sheepskin has such a number of desirable attributes, and is very versatile. Did you know that kilo for kilo sheepskin is stronger than steel? Apparently so – though I cannot verify this for you!

Stunning Decor with New Zealand Sheepskin Stunning Decor with New Zealand Sheepskin

Sheepskin attributes:


• Organic

• Natural

• Fireproof

• Very strong

• Static free

• Retains its shape

• Wind proof

• Retains heat even when it is wet

• Cool in summer, warm in winter

• Breathes

• Water resistant

• Natural moisturiser – lanolin

• Washable

We take a sheep, shear off the beautifully soft merino wool and after scouring, cleaning, spinning and maybe weaving, it becomes

• Beautiful cloth

• Merino wool garments

• Merino/Possum mix garments – gloves, scarves, hats, and lovely, warm, cosy, soft, jumpers and cardigans.

• Blankets

• Rugs and carpets

• Yarn for knitting

Just to name a few! After a few years the poor old ewe has had her day. We then have a full sheepskin pelt to turn into another amazing array of useful and beautiful products

• Sheepskin floor rugs

• Under blankets for your bed- such luxury!

• Car seats covers

• Cushion covers

• Baby rugs for bed and buggy – and to treasure forever!

• Jackets

• Toys

• Slippers

• Ugg boots

• Gloves

The list goes on - as people become more and more innovative.

All Things Sheepskin – Gifts, Souvenirs, Decor Statement !

New Zealand Sheepskin Products come in many guises and make really popular gifts, and souvenirs. For many tourists the main difficulty is transporting the bigger sheepskin products such as rugs and jackets . With limited luggage allowances big items are a problem. The problem is solved quickly and easily by having these products sent to your home while you travel unencumbered. Others want to spend their money on their travels, and later regret they didn’t buy that coveted sheepskin. You can have your holiday and your sheepskin too!

Decide what you like and then purchase here when you get home. Order it before you leave. Think how exciting to have a little bit of New Zealand arrive by mail! So do bookmark this page!

If you are looking for a unique gift – how about looking at a truly distinctive and unusual Sheepskin item from New Zealand ?

Click on ANY of the pictures now to solve your gift problem.

Click here now to learn more about beautiful sheepskin rugs , sheepskin bed underlays, and sheepskin duvets, which come  in several sizes Click here now to learn more about beautiful sheepskin rugs , sheepskin bed underlays, and sheepskin duvets, which come  in several sizes

They are just perfect for that special gift. Sheepskin rugs make a unique decor statement that will bring many comments. They come in many sizes – medium or large.

Funny Story: Japanese people just love New Zealand sheepskin products. When I sent my son’s Japanese host parents a double sheepskin rug, he commented that his host Mum put it on the couch rather than on the floor. He was a bit grumpy because this then created a problem. This gorgeous soft merino sheepskin rug was so cosy, she didn’t want to get up! He insisted he and his host Dad now had to do the all the chores!

Since they started making sheepskin underlays for beds, people aspire to this warm and extremely comfortable extra on their bed.

They are really wonderful for people who are ill and will be lying for long periods of time, as the sheepskin will keep them very comfortable temperature wise, and with the natural fibres they will not suffer from some of the discomforts of some bedding. New Zealand sheepskin duvets are the ultimate in luxury and comfort and would make a very lovely wedding gift. Although, I don’t know about you but I would want to pamper myself!

Either way Click on the pictures now to learn more about beautiful sheepskin bed underlays, and sheepskin duvets, which come in several sizes.

Click here now to learn more about beautiful sheepskin rugs , sheepskin bed underlays, and sheepskin duvets, which come  in several sizes Click here now to learn more about beautiful sheepskin rugs , sheepskin bed underlays, and sheepskin duvets, which come  in several sizes

Unique Lambskin Baby Gifts

Unique Baby Gifts can sometimes be difficult to come up with. They grow out of clothes so quickly, and usually get so many toys it is disappointing to see they take little notice of the toy you spent hours choosing. A New Zealand sheepskin rug which can line their buggy, go on the floor and be baby’s special blanket will be a very welcome, special comfort rug.

Read all about the ways in which your baby will benefit from having his or her own sheepskin. With delicate baby skin, soft and natural is always best, isn’t it.

Go and have a look - Click on the pictures to learn more about beautifully soft lambskin rugs for baby.

Click here now to learn more about beautiful sheepskin baby rugs for the buggy. Click here now to learn more about beautiful sheepskin baby rugs for the buggy.

Bowron brand sheepskin products have been around for as long as I can remember. My parents owned tourist shops that sold Bowron's New Zealand sheepskins in the 1970’s. They were considered the best quality sheepskin products available in New Zealand, and went all over the world. For total peace of mind go and read the ironclad 365 day guarantee.

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