Knit Mink Shawl with Finn Raccoon Trim - Black

Knit fur refers to the specific design of a garment. Pelts are hand cut in to a long strip and made in to a durable fur yarn. Once the fur yarn is created the traditional process of wool knitting is followed for the fur garment. Fur yarn is extremely strong and the woven design makes for a resilient piece. Knit fur is very lightweight and comfortable to wear; it also features fur on both side of the piece which is unique to this specific design. Knit fur has become extremely popular over the last several years and it can be found in anything from hats to jackets. Mink is one of the most popular furs featured in the knit design but Rex Rabbit is very common as well.

Raccoon is generally found within North America, its fur gets thicker and longer the farther north the animal lives. Traditionally, Native American tribes used raccoon fur for winter clothing while the tails served as decoration. During the 19th century raccoon fur was sometimes used as a form of payment. Shortly after the release of the film "Davy Crocket, King of the Wild Frontier" the popularity of coonskin caps greatly increased, today the Raccoon hat is more commonly known as the "Davy Crocket Hat". The Raccoons distinguishing tail alternates black with tan rings and its body guard hairs are long and silver with black tips. Their fur is very durable if taken care of properly and a number of Raccoon coats from the 1920's are still around today. Raccoon fur is often used today for fur trims such as collars and cuffs.

Mink fur is largely ranch-raised because ranch raised mink exceed in both quality and color over trapped mink. Mink is available in many colors, from mahogany to lunarine to demi-buff. Mink hair is short allowing for a less bulky coat which is more flattering to the female figure. Often respected by collectors, mink is well-known for its durability and can last a very long time if taken care of properly. Mink is most commonly used for coats and is known to be one of the most glamorous furs on the market.

Finn Raccoons, also known as Asiatic raccoons were introduced by the fur industry during the 20th century to the former USSR, Scandinavia and France. The fur of the Finn Raccoon is soft and dense with long dorsal guard hairs. Finn Raccoon fur is often used for garments such as collars and other fur accessories.