Wool Rope

Rope begins on the Navajo Nation, with Navajo Churro sheep and their shepherds. The dry climate allows the sheep to grow exceptionally long and strong wool. Churro wool, traditionally used for weaving hearty and intricate tapestries, comes in a wide array of rich and variegated colors. The exceptionally strong and colorful wool is perfectly suited to made durable, lofty, and beautiful ropes that function in a variety of uses. I love them for dog leashes and reins.

While shearing on the Navajo Nation I gather wool of exceptional quality. A mini mill in Washington washes and cards the fibers and I then hand spin the wool into yarn and then twist the ropes on a simple hand crank machine. The ropes are then finished and find their way into your homes to be piece of beautiful utility.

The ropes also include wool from the stunning and ancient Karakul sheep as well as Icelandic and Valais Black Nose. I mostly stick to the natural colors of the sheep themselves, but I sometimes am inspired by the plants in my garden to produce some naturally dyed strands.

I offer ropes for sale when I have a chance to make them after the shearing season. Keep an eye out on my instagram or send me an email to let me know you’re interested.