How to Treat a Llama Wall Hanging

Llama wall hangings can come in a variety of colors.

Llama wool is a natural fiber made from llama fleece. The wool does not contain lanolin, making it appropriate for those allergic to sheep wool. The lack of lanolin also gives llama fibers a less greasy feeling than regular wool. Spinners and crafters make many items out of llama wool, including garments, rugs and wall hangings. The garments require little treatment; an occasional soaking in soapy water will remove any dirt.

Things You'll Need

• Warm water
• Dishwashing liquid, bleach-free
• Clean towel

Instructions

1. Fill the bathtub with lukewarm water. Add enough bleach-free dishwashing liquid to create suds. Do not use Woolite, which has an alkaline pH that can damage the fibers.

2. Submerge the wall hanging in the water completely. Move it back and forth in the water so that the soap gets into all the fibers. Do not scrub or wring the wall hanging, which can cause it to lose shape. Remove the wall hanging and set it in the sink.

3. Drain the bathtub and refill it with clean, lukewarm water. Submerge the wall hanging again to rinse off the soap.

4. Lay the wall hanging on a clean towel in a sunny spot until it is completely dry to the touch, then flip it over and allow the back to dry before rehanging it.

References

• Sun Valley Llamas: About Llamas
• Beacon Hill Llama Farm
• Ingrid's Hand-woven Rugs Inc.: Fleece Preparation