I was told by Mr. McLean, who made these pillows, that the horsehair used is the same as is used as filling in the seats of Mercedes Benz cars. After I'd bought the pillows, he actually sent me a sample of the horsehair to satisfy the curiosity of my daughter, a veterinary surgeon, who was curious as to whether he was running round a field cutting the tails of horses, or even whether it was genuine horsehair.
It is washed, sterilised and curled before use. I'm amazed that you find it heavier than a sawdust-filled pillow, Liz. Mine are certainly heavier than foam variants, but lighter than any sawdust filled pillow that I've handled. Ruth Budge (Sydney, Australia) Liz wrote: The pillow is stuffed with horse hair, and as I didn't make it, I've no idea whether it's cut up or not. Perhaps a Melbourne lace-maker could remind me of the name of the bloke who did make it. He lived down Frankston way - that's all I know. I bought it 2nd hand here in Ballarat, and yes, it's much heavier than my other cookie pillow which is sawdust filled. - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
