Leon Kromski began a wood turning business in 1918 and operated it until 1939 when the impact of WWII and Communism made it impossible to continue. Today the family business is continued by Leon’s sons: Wojciech & Daniel Kromski. Their principal products are spinning wheels – now numbering 7 very distinct and well engineered models, and in 2001, Kromski developed and launched the very popular rigid heddle loom, the Kromski Harp, followed shortly by the Presto. Kromski also manufactures accessories for spinning and weaving, such as spinning stools, niddy noddies, and shuttles.
Polish Merino Wool Top - Maroon
by Kromski
Original price
$20.00
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Original price
$40.00
Original price
$20.00
$20.00
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$40.00
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$20.00
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Polish Merino wool has a Micron Count of 27, or 55-65 mm. This micron count is comparable to the Blue Faced Leicester, Corriedale, Dorset Down or Llama. Our wool is excellent choice for spinning, felting and other crafts where combed top is needed.
The Polish Merino breed of sheep is a dual breed found throughout much of Poland’s countryside.
The first Merino sheep were introduced to Poland from Spain in 1786. In the early 19th centural, Electoral Merinos were imported. After 1860, Merinos of the Rambouillet and Precoce types were brought to Poland, and work towards a dual-purpose type of sheep was begun. In the period between 1918 and 1939, the breed was improved for meat traits using such breeds as the Mele and Ile de France, created on the basis of English Longwool sheep.
After 1945, Fleischmerinos and Landmerinos were introduced into some of the Merno flocks which survived the war. The Polish Merino flocks are located mostly in western Poland.
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