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Ecological Impact

The Bushtail possum was introduced to New Zealand and has unbalanced the natural order in our forests and among our wildlife.
With a current population estimated to exceed seventy million, they are destroying many hundreds of native trees and birds daily.




Possum Fur

This stunning garment has been lovingly crafted from possum fur by Master Furrier Graeme Maxwell.

In an environment where using exotic fur is no longer environmentally acceptable, New Zealand is unique in having a supply of high quality fur available through the need to control an introduced pest.

Since its introduction to New Zealand in 1858 the brushtail possum has multiplied prolifically and now causes widespread damage to New Zealands native forests and wildlife.Possums eat or destroy both eggs and chicks of native birds many of which are endangered . In an effort to control the possum population, which is believed to be around 70 million,there are programmes inplace to capture them and rather than waste a quality fur, it is tanned and dyed and becomes a high quality and desirable product .

Graeme Maxwell is a qualified Master Furrier and on the following pages you can enjoy samples of his luxurious products. 

 


 This structured bolero style is very versatile and can be worn for casual or formal occasions.Looks fantastic with jeans or an evening dress. It has a single front fastening giving a synch waist effect .

 

  The possum fur decor throws above
add glamour and elegance to your home either placed across the foot of a bed or as a runner across a couch.

 

 Possum Fur Pieces Jackets

 This deconstructed style jacket is made from possum fur pieces sewn into plates which are then fashioned into these gorgeous casual warm jackets.

 

They have a raglan sleeve and stretch knit hip and wrist finish.

In sizes XS to XL

 

 Contact us

info@fibrezone.co.nz

Possum Fur Bedspread 

Beautiful natural dark brown possum fur spread.Size shown 35 skins.
This fabulous product can be made in a size and colour to suit your personal requirements.

 

Single Bedspread
The spread shown below is a 25 skin spread suitable as a decor throw or single bed cover.

 


Russian Princess Coat:
Beautifully styled from velvety ,shorn possum fur. Features shaped bodice and full length skirt, patterned by sewing soft suede between the possum fur to create a chevron effect giving a stunning texture to the fur.

This stricking red vest is made from full length possum fur.Suede has been sewn between the fur to create a pattern and to refine the fullness of the garment. 


Broadtail Jacket with Possum Fur collar

The garment above is made from a product called broadtail which is slinklamb that has had the curly wool shorn off leaving a stunning velvety wave pattern similar to astrican.The garment is made in a classic style finished with a luxurious fur collar

 

Possum Fur Jacket

Fitted to waist with slight swing in the back.

Two front hook and eye closures soft warm and luxurious

 

The above garments can be made in a variety of colours we make to order and are happy to discuss a personal style you would like.

All Garments and accesories can be shiped to most locations in the world.Please contact us for prices and colour option

 

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