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Native America Calling: Sheep to loom: Native wool processing and fiber working
Monday, June 7, 2021
Navajo sheep herders are usually busy at this time of year.
Depending on the size of their herd, shearing sheep is is a process that can take weeks. Clipping raw wool from sheep is one of the first steps to making famous Navajo rugs and dresses.
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