We can divide the natural shades of wool into whites, browns and greys.

White sheep

The wool we call white usually has an ecru or creamy colour. One 'white' sheep's colour can be a much yellowier shade than the other.

A warm, natural shade of white is obtained when it is hand-spun.

There is often quite a wide variation in shades in brown sheep. Sometimes the wool is a very deep brown, but it can also be several shades lighter or mixed with grey.

Fleece of brown and grey sheep.

                A special breed is the so-called Blue Texeler

A Blue Texeler ram.

A Blue Texeler ewe.

These scheep have wonderful silvery grey fleece, with very light shades interspersed with a darker grey or greyish brown. This gives a very lively hue when it is spun.

The Blue Texeler's grey wool.

Silvery grey.

For wool for hand-spinning

For handspun yarns

Wool dyed in natural colors

For sale of wool in natural shades.