How to Keep My Persian Lamb Coat From Drying Out
Karakul is a breed of sheep, commonly known as Persian sheep. Humans have made use of its lambskin for centuries. In fact, archaeologists have found evidence of Persian lambskin dating back to 1400 BC. This particular lambskin continues to be popular in modern times, and there are many farmers who raise this breed of sheep for its luxurious wool. If you have a Persian lamb coat, give it the attention it deserves. It can dry out with improper care, so you must never neglect it.
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Exercise caution when hanging your Persian lambskin coat. Hang your coat on a padded hanger away from direct sunlight and extreme heat or cold. Do not hang it near a heat source such as a portable heater, register or radiator.
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Leave your Persian lambskin coat uncovered when your hang it. Do not place it in plastic as plastic will stop air circulation. Place it on a wooden hanger in a dark closet. Leave room on either side of your coat so that it can breathe.
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Use caution if your Persian sheepskin coat gets wet. Shake the fur out to remove excess water. Place the coat on a padded hanger and hang it in a dark area or a closet. Shake the coat again after it dries.
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Clean your coat every year. Take it to a furrier, who will remove any dirt or dust that may have accumulated on the coat. Do not attempt to clean it yourself or take the coat to a dry cleaner because this can damage and dry out the sheepskin.
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Store your Persian sheepskin coat at a furrier's in the warm months of the year. The furrier will place the coat in a cold storage area away from high heat and humidity.
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