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$1,500
Luxurious vintage New Zealand shaggy sheepskin bed throw or area rug, handcrafted during the 1970s. This generously sized natural-fiber textile measures 75 inches long by 62 inches wide and approximately 1 inch thick—190.5 cm long by 157.48 cm wide by 2.54 cm thick. Its plush ivory-white wool, substantial scale and deeply tactile surface make it an inviting decorative accent for a bedroom, living room, dressing room, library or sophisticated chalet interior. The piece was constructed from multiple sections of genuine sheepskin that were carefully arranged and sewn together to create a large rectangular textile. The individual panels produce subtle variations in pile length, density, direction and color, giving the surface a distinctive handcrafted character. A wider shaggy border frames the central field and provides the throw with a finished, decorative outline. The natural color ranges from soft ivory and winter white to warm cream and pale beige. These subtle tonal variations become more visible as light moves across the wool, emphasizing the depth and softness of the long pile. Unlike a uniformly manufactured synthetic shag rug, this vintage sheepskin textile has the irregular texture and natural variation expected from an organic material. Sheepskin became an important decorative element during the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century, Bohemian and relaxed modernist interiors. Designers valued it for the warmth and texture it introduced alongside wood, stone, leather, chrome and clean-lined furniture. This vintage New Zealand example captures that informal 1970s glamour while remaining highly relevant for contemporary Organic Modern, Wabi-Sabi and neutral interiors. The versatile textile may be used as a shaggy sheepskin bedspread, sofa throw, oversized chair covering or statement area rug. Draped across the lower portion of a bed, it creates a warm layered effect over linen or cotton bedding. Placed over a sofa, chaise longue or lounge chair, it adds softness and visual depth. When displayed on the floor, it works particularly well in a bedroom, beside a bed, beneath a reading chair or in a low-traffic seating area. A suitable non-slip rug pad is recommended when the piece is placed on a smooth hard floor. Its 75-by-62-inch
