""This blanket is made from shetland wool decorated with silk eggs inspired by my chickens. The central panel is curls from Georgia O'Keefe, my favorite Lincoln Long Wool; $2,000. Above: "The Tits Poncho is made of wool from Jacob sheep-a heritage breed listed as threatened. Mimi and I embroidered tits from different species: humans, goat, cow, and opossum, which has 13 nipples!!! $2,000"
""Mimi and I holding a Jacob sheep blanket. This a breed so ancient that it is mentioned in the Bible! The central panel is felted wool from Santa Cruz sheep, which are listed as critically endangered (only 200 left in the USA). $2,500. Above: "Mimi Prober and I created carpets from wool panels sourced from various heritage sheep breeds. We loved the idea that the moment you stepped out of bed barefoot, your feet could discover the unique qualities of each breed!""
Isabella Rossellini founded Mama Farm in Brookhaven, NY in 2013, a regenerative farm that focuses on heritage breeds and heirloom seeds. The farm's mission is to promote conservation and biodiversity through offerings and programming. Rossellini collaborated with textile artist Mimi Prober to produce ponchos, blankets, and carpets made from wool of heritage sheep breeds raised on the farm. Products highlight specific breeds and conservation status: a Shetland blanket decorated with silk eggs; a Tits Poncho from threatened Jacob sheep embroidered with various species' nipples; a Jacob blanket with felted Santa Cruz wool (critically endangered); and multi-breed carpets for barefoot discovery.
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