astrakhan
Curly karakul pelt
Astrakhan is tightly curled lamb's fleece, typically black, used for coats, hats, and trim.
The pelts come from very young or fetal karakul lambs, prized for their distinctive tight curls.
The word also describes fabric made to imitate this fur: an astrakhan collar on her winter coat.
Named for the Russian city where the trade centered.
Premature karakul lamb pelt
- peltFur-bearing animal skin
- curlyHaving spiral locks
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- caraculCurly-coated sheep breed
newborn · Afghan · shearling · fleece · lambskin · pelting · furrier · tanning
Europe's longest river
- CaspianEurasian inland sea
- deltaSymbol denoting variation
- caviarCured fish eggs
- sturgeonLarge armored fish
port · Russia · Kremlin · Tatar · Dagestan · Cossack · steppe · fishing
Neck encirclement
- coatOuter garment or layer
- cuffSleeve or trouser terminus
- trimRemove unwanted edges
- hatGarment for the head
muff · lapel · lining · cape · jacket · overcoat · winter · tailored
broadtail
Premature karakul lamb pelt
caracul · newborn · Afghan · shearling · fleece · lambskin · pelting · furrier · tanning
Volga
Europe's longest river
sturgeon · port · Russia · Kremlin · Tatar · Dagestan · Cossack · steppe · fishing · watermelon
collar
Neck encirclement
hat · muff · lapel · lining · cape · jacket · overcoat · winter · tailored · vintage
pile
Accumulated mass of objects
faux · synthetic · woven · textured · nubby · bouclé · crimped · knotted
luxury
Expensive nonessential comfort
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
couture · bespoke · glamour · sophistication · haute · vintage · classic · statement · affluent · exclusive
astrakhansmooth leather
Tanned hide, buffed surface
patent leather · satin · silk · nappa leather · suede
astrakhanfaux fur
Synthetic animal-hair fabric
vegan leather · cotton · ethical fashion · linen · acrylic