Karakul Sheep Fiber & Yarn

$34.00

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Maker: Desert Thread
Made in: Moab, UT
Type: Fiber
Availability: In stock at maker
Added: Mar 25, 2026
Last verified: Mar 25, 2026
Fulfilled by: Desert Thread — direct

Made in Moab, UT by an indie apparel & art maker. Screen-printed apparel and art inspired by the Colorado Plateau.

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Desert Thread

Moab, UT · Apparel & Art

Screen-printed apparel and art inspired by the Colorado Plateau. Desert landscapes, canyon arches, and red rock formations printed on tees, hoodies, and posters. Designed and printed in Moab by artists who live between the La Sals and the canyons.

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Hailing from the desert regions of Central Asia, Karakul sheep are known for their ability to thrive under extremely harsh living conditions including severe drought. They were historically used for the production of meat, fat, wool, and pelts. Of most value were the pelts of lambs, called Persian lambskins or astrakhan, which were used to make a variety of warm, soft, and elegant garments. Karakul sheep were introduced into the United States between 1909 and 1936.