broadtail

Curly lamb fur

Broadtail refers to the lustrous, wavy fur obtained from prematurely born or very young karakul lambs, prized for its flat, moiré-patterned texture.

Unlike the tightly curled Persian lamb fur from older animals, broadtail has a smoother appearance with subtle ripples.

The term also applies to garments made from this fur.

In zoology, broadtail can describe certain sheep breeds or, less commonly, birds with notably wide tail feathers.

karakul

lamb

Juvenile sheep

newborn · curly · moiré · wavy · pattern · Uzbekistan · Afghanistan · Namibia · Central Asia

fur

pelt

Fur-bearing animal skin

  • pelageMammal's fur collectively
  • coatOuter garment or layer
  • minkFur-bearing aquatic weasel

sable · chinchilla · ermine · fox · beaver · furrier · trapping · tanning · curing · dressing

fashion

coat

Outer garment or layer

  • jacketSleeved upper-body covering
  • collarNeck encirclement
  • cuffSleeve or trouser terminus

trim · lining · vintage · couture · haute · designer · luxury · elegant · glamorous · exclusive

textile

moiré

Wavelike interference pattern

  • wavyHaving gentle curves
  • flatLacking vertical variation
  • silkySmooth and lustrous

lustrous · supple · lightweight · delicate · pattern · texture · sheen · drape · finish

Opposites
fur maturity/type

broadtailastrakhan

Curled fleece from young sheep

caracul · sheepskin · mouton

material luxury/rarity

broadtailshearling

Woolly hide from lamb

coarse wool · faux fur · fleece · felt

Family

tail, broad, tailor, broaden, tailored, tailoring, broadening, broadened, broadband

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G