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Hi Sue,
I've heard of - "astrokahn"
(not sure of the spelling) often used in Central Asia for linings and for hats,
which I was told was unborn calf skin but upon reflection after a recent visit
to Central Asia it would make sense if it was unborn sheep
skin.
Could that be what you
have?
Kind
regards
Mary
Mary Gissing
Conservator
Powerhouse Museum
PO Box K346
Haymarket
NSW 1238
Australia
Tel: 61 2 9217 0271
Fax: 61 2 9217 0498
Email: maryg@xxxxxxxxxx
Dear Members
We are preparing for display a Chinese coat of embroidered
silk fabric and lined with raw wool which appears to be on a very fine skin.
The owners say the lining material is wool (and skin) from an unborn lamb.
Does anyone know the name/term of this type materal?
Sue Frost
Australian National Maritime Museum
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