{"product_id":"navajo-churro-tops","title":"Navajo Churro Tops","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNavajo Churro Tops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavajo Churro sheep have a very special connection with the weaving culture of the Dineh people. The sheep were nearly wiped out during the tribe's forced relocation in the 1860s and again in the stock reductions of the 1930s: federal agents just went from hogan to hogan* and shot a large percentage of the livestock and horses, more than 250.000 animals were killed and the Churro sheep were almost extinct with fewer than 700 head by 1990! But they are making a comeback, due to the efforts of the Navajo Sheep Project.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hand dyed tops that are offered for you here, are the undercoat of the Churro sheep and it makes for the most wonderful yarn, suited for socks and outerwear as well as sweaters.  The micron range of this batch is around 23-25micron. It is very easy to spin and also beautiful to weave and felt with. Navajo sheep fleece is composed of 3 distinct types of fibre: inner coat, outer coat and kemp. The inner coat measures 6-12 cms and generally ranges from 10-35 microns, while the outer coat is 12-24 cms, and is generally above 35 microns. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFibre Top Roving Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight per top: 100g \/ 3.52oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: Navajo Churro 100%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’d like to read or see more about Navajo Churro, including information about the Dineh people and their weaving techniques, here’s a link to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ixchelbunny.blogspot.com\/2022\/01\/\" title=\"IxCheL Arts Crafts \u0026amp; Design Fibre Yarn Custom Orders Contact Us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eIxCHeL blog.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxéhéé (thank you in Dineh language) for your support!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e(Note: “hogan”: The name given to a traditional dwelling and ceremonial structure of the Navajo Indians of Arizona and New Mexico. Early hogans were\u003cem\u003e dome-shaped buildings with log, or occasionally stone, frameworks. \u003c\/em\u003eOnce framed, the structure was then covered with mud, dirt, or sometimes sod).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCan’t find a colour you need for your project? Ask for a special Order - custom dye! 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