Handmade Shearling Christmas Stockings for the Holidays
This holiday season, bring warmth and sophistication to your mantel with our handmade shearling Christmas stockings. Each piece transforms your home into a festive setting filled with timeless style and comfort.
What Is Shearling?
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Our Shearling Christmas stockings are made from tanned sheep or lamb hide, a type of soft, durable leather, with the wool left attached. The wool side provides natural warmth and softness, while the leather side gives durability. These luxury holiday stockings stand out from mass-produced stockings because they are soft, resilient, and designed to be passed down as family heirlooms.
How Is Shearling Made for Stockings?
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The process begins with carefully selected sheep and lamb hides from New Zealand. These hides are tanned using methods that preserve the wool’s softness while making the leather durable. The wool may be left curly or ironed straight, depending on the desired texture. Skilled artisans then handcraft each hide into a Christmas stocking, ensuring every stitch and detail reflects high craftsmanship.
Crafted in Our Virginia Workshop
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Each stocking is individually handmade in our Virginia studio from premium shearling sourced from Spain and New Zealand. Whether curly or ironed straight, the wool’s rich texture brings warmth and sophistication to your holiday décor.
Available in four colorways, these handmade shearling Christmas stockings can create either a striking monochromatic display or be mixed for an artfully layered look. Whether hung by the chimney or draped decoratively throughout your home, they add an elevated touch that mass-produced alternatives simply can't match.
How to Clean Shearling Stockings
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Proper care ensures your stockings remain soft and beautiful year after year:
- Spot clean only: Use a damp cloth and mild soap for small stains.
- Avoid soaking: Shearling should never be machine washed.
- Brush gently: Restore wool texture with a soft-bristle brush.
Professional cleaning: For stubborn stains, use a professional leather or shearling cleaner.
Details That Make Our Christmas Stockings Special
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When you search for shearling stockings online, you'll find two options: handmade versions from small craft sellers that lack the refined finish and premium materials, or mass-produced stockings from big-box retailers with suspiciously low price points that reveal their factory origins.
Our stockings occupy a different space entirely. The quality of the shearling, the precision of the handwork, and the attention to finishing details create pieces worthy of becoming treasured family heirlooms, passed down generationally.
At $185 each, these aren't impulse purchases—they're considered investments in the traditions you're building. They appeal to those who view their homes as canvases for beautiful, lasting things: the homemaker who delights in curating spaces; the design enthusiast who understands that quality transcends trends; or the gift-giver seeking something truly special.
Limited Quantities – Order Your Christmas Stockings Today
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These stockings are made in extremely limited quantities. Once this season's collection sells out, we won't be producing more this year. Secure your shearling stockings while they're available.
Available in Four Colors | Handmade in Virginia | Limited Quantities | $185 Each
Shop our shearling stockings before they're gone for the season. Some traditions are worth starting this year.
FAQs
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Are these shearling Christmas stockings leather?
Yes. Each stocking is made from tanned sheep or lamb hides, which is a type of leather. The wool is left attached on the inside or outside, giving the stocking its soft, textured appearance. While it may not look like traditional smooth leather, shearling is a durable, premium leather that provides warmth, structure, and long-lasting quality.
What makes shearling stockings different from regular stockings?
Shearling stockings are made from premium tanned sheep or lamb hides with the wool intact. This makes them naturally soft, warm, and durable, qualities mass-produced stockings lack.
How is shearling prepared for these stockings?
The hides are carefully tanned to preserve wool softness and leather durability. Artisans then handcraft each stocking to exacting standards, ensuring premium quality and a refined finish.
Can I clean shearling Christmas stockings at home?
For minor spots, use a damp cloth with mild soap. Never soak or machine wash. Gently brush the wool to restore texture. For deep stains, seek professional shearling cleaning services.
How do I style shearling stockings for my holiday décor?
Hang them by the fireplace or drape them across a mantel or staircase. Mix colors for an artful display or keep a monochromatic theme for classic elegance.
Are these stockings reusable year after year?
Yes. With proper care, these handmade stockings are built to last for decades and can be passed down as family heirlooms.
How limited are the stockings?
Each season, only a small number of stockings are produced. Once the collection sells out, it will not be restocked until the following year.