Goatskins
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The goatskins from Peru come in a variety of patterns.
Please see our Gallery below for goatskins that are in stock today.
We have decorative, hair-on goatskins from
both Peru and the USA. All sizes are usually in stock, even if
we do not have pictures of the individual skins below. Please
let us know if you have a preference for one style over
another. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. The
breed of goat that is found in Peru rarely, if ever, produces an all
white goat, but the U.S. goatskins are mostly white. The Peruvian goatskins have been chrome-tanned.
The hide side of the U.S. goatskins is softer than the Peruvian
goatskins. The U.S. goatskins have longer hair and are heavier
than the Peruvian ones. Some of the U.S. goatskins may have small
holes near the bottom or at the edges of the back of the skin which
would not be evident from the front.
Genus and species: Capra hircus. The goatskins we offer are a by-product of the food industry. These skins are not subject to USFWS export controls or to CITES. They are NOT endangered. Click HERE to see a unique use for a goatskin. Product of Peru |
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Sizes and Weights Click HERE for sample sizes. Please note that the small skins are very small. These would be ideal as table coverings for end tables or a similar use, but are not big enough for use as rugs. The goatskins weigh about one pound each. For more information on how the measurements are derived, click HERE. |
Gallery of Goatskin Rugs in Stock
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Ready to Ship -- Get Exactly What You See
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Care Instructions for Your GoatskinTo remove any dirt, brush along the nap (in the direction of the hair, not backwards) using a bristle comb or horse brush. To clean spills or extra dirty areas, use a very small amount of shampoo on a damp sponge. Sponge along the nap repeatedly. Rinse the sponge to remove the shampoo and dirt and repeat until the hide is cleaned. Dry using a towel running along the nap. We also offer a lanolin-based cleaner called Eucalan. Click HERE for more information. |
