The bluffs and green bottomlands of the Missouri river in central
Missouri are home to our family and our flock of genetically colored
sheep. That's what Genopalette means: a palette of colors produced
genetically.
Colored sheep are rare. Among predominant wool breeds, only 1 in 1,000 occur naturally. For centuries they have been culled because of the difficulties posed by colored wool to industrial wool mills. However, intrigued by the unusual beauty of these genetically colored sheep, a few pioneering shepherds worldwide produce small amounts of colored wool.
In 1988, compelled by the glowing shades of naturally colored Romney and Merino sheep seen in New Zealand, we imported and began breeding world-class sheep. Under our farm name of Humble Hills, our raw wool fleeces have been sold to fiber artists nationwide. As our wool regularly takes top honors at leading fleece competitions, it has also brought premium prices. The reason? Extraordinary colors, luster, unusual softness, style and cleanliness. And that is where Genopalette items begin; with not only an innate palette of luminous undyed colors but also an award-winning palette of exceptional textures.
Colored sheep are rare. Among predominant wool breeds, only 1 in 1,000 occur naturally. For centuries they have been culled because of the difficulties posed by colored wool to industrial wool mills. However, intrigued by the unusual beauty of these genetically colored sheep, a few pioneering shepherds worldwide produce small amounts of colored wool.
In 1988, compelled by the glowing shades of naturally colored Romney and Merino sheep seen in New Zealand, we imported and began breeding world-class sheep. Under our farm name of Humble Hills, our raw wool fleeces have been sold to fiber artists nationwide. As our wool regularly takes top honors at leading fleece competitions, it has also brought premium prices. The reason? Extraordinary colors, luster, unusual softness, style and cleanliness. And that is where Genopalette items begin; with not only an innate palette of luminous undyed colors but also an award-winning palette of exceptional textures.
