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Need help identify if this is real of faux fur please (type of fur?)

Discussion in 'Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing' started by Seirra, Jan 18, 2021.

  1. Seirra

    Seirra New Member

    I did look up on line and it said to burn a strand. It sizzled and smelled like burning human hair.



     
    Seirra, Jan 18, 2021
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  2. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    The odor of burned hair and your picture of the coat where you part the hair with your fingers - make me think it's real fur.
     
    antidiem, Jan 18, 2021
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  3. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    I also think real fur.
     
    Houseful, Jan 18, 2021
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  4. Seirra

    Seirra New Member

    any chance you would be able to identify the fur type
     
    Seirra, Jan 18, 2021
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    From the pictures it appears that the collar and body of the coat are made of 2 different furs.
     
    Bakersgma, Jan 18, 2021
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  6. Seirra

    Seirra New Member

    I am curious as well. I know nothing about fur I tried looking but can’t figure it out. I’d love if you gave it a shot.
     
    Seirra, Jan 18, 2021
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  7. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Sorry, I am not a fur person, I was just commenting on what is visible in the pictures. The body is some kind of "curly fur" while the collar is a "straight" fur.
     
    Bakersgma, Jan 18, 2021
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Agree, real fur, both the coat part and the collar. The curly fur is one of the Persian lamb type furs, could be dorsal. The other one maybe sable?
     
    Any Jewelry, Jan 18, 2021
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  9. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    Agree, lamb and sable or mink. If I could touch it I could tell lol. Sable is total fluff without weight. Mink has weight.
     
    reader, Jan 22, 2021
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  10. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Pretty, although not so popular these days for some.
     
    Figtree3, Feb 3, 2021
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