Polar Bear - Young Alpaca Fur - 4 ft x 5 ft - Animals are used for food.

Description

View Polar Bear - Young Alpaca Fur - 4 ft x 5 ft - Animals are used for food. with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Most people say it's the softest silkiest fur they've ever felt. The center fur pieces are about 1" thick and the borders are 2.5" to 3" thick. Each piece is hand cut from different pelts and fitted together like a jig saw puzzle. This work of art named "Polar Bear" is  individually hand made by native craftsmen/women in Peru. The Alpaca is raised for food and the skins are used for clothing and home decor. The center fur pieces are about 1" thick and the borders are 2.5" to 3" thick. Most people say it's the softest silkiest fur they've ever felt.   Each piece is hand cut from different pelts and fitted together like a jig saw puzzle.  There can often be 50 to hundreds of pieces required to make the larger rugs.  Due to the different textures and colors of the pelts each creation is unique. No two are identical even when the exact same pattern is used. They are useful, valuable and a constant source of pleasure. WE SOLD IN WI DELLS WI AND BRANSON, MO FOR MANY YEARS. THESE PIECES STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL PRICE TAGS. WE'VE SINCE RETIRED, CLOSED OUR RETAIL STORES AND OFFER  THESE AT OUR CLOSEOUT PRICES. Condition: New. Category: Crafts › Leathercrafts › Leather Hides & Fur Pelts.

Country of Origin

Peru

Handmade

Yes

Type of Print

Natural Colors, No Dyes

Process/Finishing

Chrome-Tanned

Leather Weight

2 lbs. or more

Type

Wall Hanging, Rug or Throw

Material

Alpaca Fur

Animal Source

Alpaca

Color

Black, Brown, Beige, White

Leather Cut

Like a Jig saw puzzle

Size

4 ft x 5 Ft

Suitable For

Wall Hangings, Rugs, Throws