Lara Downs Mohair, Merino & more...

Lara Downs Mohair, Merino & more... Information

Lara Downs is an historic farm in Western Victoria producing luxury natural fibre based products using fine merino wool and mohair grown on the property. The Lara Downs retail outlet in Fitzroy offers International and local tourists an opportunity to obtain unique quality products unavailable elsewhere. The Lara Downs retail outlet now goes under the name of Precious Purl to reflect an ever increasing range of products for use in textile art and for purchase as gifts.

Products include hand dyed knitting yarn featuring Australian fine kid mohair and merino wool plus silk, cashmere, alpaca, organic cotton and bamboo. Hand dyed embroidery threads, sliver (or top) for felting and spinning and hand dyed natural fibre are some of the other products on offer. Knitting kits are also a feature. Hand made wearable art pieces by Australian textile artists are also for sale as well as luxurious kid mohair throws. A varied range of silk, mohair and merino wool wraps, scarves & hats are available on a seasonal basis, and showcase a wide range of textile art techniques.