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Featuring one ounce each of white and gray Romney wool, black Gulf Coast Native wool (super rare!) gray mohair, angora rabbit in chestnut, and natural brown cotton. I've personally sourced each sample from dedicated Louisiana fiber farmers, and hand-processed each ounce into a carded mini batt, clearly labeled with fiber type and farm name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW\u003c\/strong\u003e: Half Size option for half the price! This option includes half an ounce of each of the six different fibers. This is a great way to support Louisiana fiber farmers while still being mindful of your budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis set of samples is packaged in a white cake box with a clear window on the lid, ready to be gifted or stored for later (full size only. Half size set comes in a ziplock bag, with each fiber clearly labeled. 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