Cashmere, wool and silk in Alta Langa

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A journey through memories and ancient knowledge, among km0 agricultural productions, scents and suggestions of almost forgotten times. A genuine experience that will involve you in combing, carding and manually spinning the wool of our goats. From the animal's coat to the finished product. You will learn about the different activities that are necessary to obtain cashmere yarn., a raw material of the highest value. The experience is enhanced by a hearty tasting of our km0 products: cheeses made from the milk of our goats and local honey. Live firsthand the experience of spinning Cashmere wool.Meet Federica and Alessio who, on the border between Langhe, Monferrato and the Apennines, extensively raise Alpine breed goats and Brogna sheep, Slow Food presidia, and with their milk produce robiola, fresh and aged cheeses. Discover the authenticity of a farm, their flavors and their yarns, which are completely natural, produced using ancient techniques and colored with dye plants.
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Italian / English / French
Free cancellation (2 gg)
Duration (4 ore)
Private Reservation

What to expect

✅ Walk among the animals ✅ Cashmere combing (in season) ✅ Carding and spinning with the treadle wheel ✅ Hand weaving trial to create a small memento of the day that you will take home ✅ Tasting of local products.

Meeting place

Castelletto d'Erro, Via Roma 4 15010

Reservation policy

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Where

Via Roma 4 15010, Castelletto d'Erro AL

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