The SPIRIT BAG from Lana Dura Fibers - Navajo-Churro wool insulated wine bag


Item Number: 436

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $25

Online Close: Jun 20, 2014 11:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 2 bids - Item Sold!

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Description

The SPIRIT BAG is made of Navajo-Churro wool felt and comfortably cushions a bottle of wine, champagne or other 'spirits.' Your bottle is safer with its special gift-wrapping, and the chill is kept longer in champagne or wine.

Stands roughly 14" high and 5" wide.

 

 

Lana Dura’sFelted Bags began with two people who had raised rare Navajo-Churro sheep for many years. Our goal is to give sheep a job, a job that allows the sheep to live long, productive lives contributing to the sustainability and durability of their farm or ranch. Every farm animal needs to contribute to the bottom line to guarantee a future for small-farm agriculture. This is especially important with endangered breeds of livestock, the old-style breeds like Navajo-Churro sheep. In promoting these heritage fiber breeds, it is our intention to enhance partnerships with groups working to ensure continued genetic diversity in agriculture.


At Lana Dura we wash and card the fiber, make the felt and then sew each bag. Every bag has unique felt patterns, usually emphasizing the wonderful natural color diversity of these sheep. The bottom of the tote bags is a double layer of Cordura making a stylish, lightweight but strong sac. The bags are hand-washable (use dish soap and scrub any spills then dry flat… felt is made with hot water and soap so be brave!). Lana Dura bags are also strong insulators, keeping cold items cool… after all, they are made of 100% pure wool.


Navajo-Churro sheep were initially brought to the Western Hemisphere by the early Spanish explorers in the 1500s. They were valued for their vigor, adaptability and usefulness. Their fleece has an inner coat of fine wool fibers and a protective, long outer coat, qualities making the sheep quite weather resistant in diverse conditions, from dry Southwest climates to cold New England and Canada.


Special Instructions

When you bid please note:



  • The winner of each auction lot will receive an e-mail following the completion of the auction on May 29, 2014 with pick up/delivery options.The auction ends at 9pm MT on May 29, 2014.   If you want to pick up your items in person we need to hear a response from you by NOON May 30, 2014  so that we can have your things ready for you.



  • You will have pick up options with specific times in Albuquerque (Friday and Saturday) and Santa Fe (Sunday and Monday). We will offer KUNM station tours on Saturday for bidders as well.

  • The charge for shipping will be $5 for gift certificates and other items that would fit in a letter-sized envelope.  All other items will be charged actual shipping charges, plus insurance. We start getting items ready to ship on the Monday after the auction and send them out as soon as we can following the shipping information you have supplied to bid in this auction.  Please make sure your address and credit card information is correct and up to date.

  • Please mark your calendar for the Taste and See event at KUNM in Albuquerque on May 22.  This is a chance to see the artwork and jewelry and taste and experience some of the wonderful treats and services in this auction, visit with the donors and other bidders and tour KUNM’s studios. PLEASE NOTE: You must be a registered bidder or donor to attend this event.


 

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Lana Dura of Taos - Minna White