Sable is a valuable fur animal similar to marten. This animal is distributed in the forest and forest-tundra zones from the Pacific Ocean to the Ural Mountains. Sable fur is highly valued by lovers of real luxury. Beautiful, silky, lush - in a word, just the dream of every lady.
Sable fur. Key Features
So, more details. What is sable fur? Its skins are 15 to 50 centimeters long and 12 to 30 centimeters wide with different colors. It ranges from light yellow to almost black, depending on individual and geographic variability.
In general, marten and sable fur are very similar to each other. The difference in their habitats is minimal. However, sable fur is silkier, softer and thicker. In addition, the throat spot of this animal does not enter its chest. Its shape is oval or round.
Differences
Thus, it becomes clear how marten and sable fur differ. The difference, although small, is still there. Butand the sable fur itself also has certain differences. It is divided, for example, into 4 groups. This is influenced by the colors of sable fur.
The first type includes the darkest shades - from dark brown to black. Down color - gray-blue or dark blue, uniform along the entire length of the hair.
The second type is brown. The outer hair of the fur is dark brown, and the down is chestnut on top and blue-gray at the base.
The third type is brown hair, medium in darkness. Chestnut awn and gray-blue down at the base with light brown tips are its distinguishing feature.
And the last, fourth group is the lightest fur. The guard hairs are light brown in color, the down is gray, bluish at the base, with sandy tops.
Furs are divided into groups and ridges, and depending on the removal and form of editing the skins. What does this mean?
The first group includes four ranges - Kamchatka (lush, thick, rough fur), Yakut (more silky of medium height), Sakhalin (short coarse awn) and Amur (small, with low hair growth). These skins are removed with a stocking. The shape of the edit is rounded.
The second group is the Barguzin Ridge. The fur of these skins is very silky, lush and thick. Pick them up with a tube. The shape of the edit is rectangular.
The third group is the Yenisei (medium height, lush, rough fur) and Tobolsk ridges (coarse, thick hair). The skin is removed with a tube. Edit form - semi-long.
And the last group includes three ridges - Minusinsky (thick,silky cover with a short awn), Altai (lush, tear twisted on top) and Tuva (not thick, with high hair). Skins are also removed with a tube. The edit form is long.
Twice a year…
In a word, a good variety is sable fur. The photo of the animal, at the same time, also indicates that the animal sheds twice a year. In winter, its color is uniformly light due to the many downy hairs. The tail is the same color as the back. Only towards the tip the color darkens slightly. But how does sable fur change in the summer? The photo shows an animal with a low and sparse coat. There is practically no fluff on it. The color of the fur is generally darker than in winter.
Depending on the time of year, the skins are divided into several more groups. Fur, as already mentioned, of course, is different. In winter, for example, the skin of the first grade is removed from the sable. The fur on it is fully formed - shiny, thick and high. In late winter, it turns out to get the skin of the first grade with an average defect. The awn on the sides begins to thin a little, and the hair grows dull. In autumn, summer and spring, the cover on the skin already shows clear signs of overripeness. The awn becomes even more dim and thins on the sides and nape. By summer, the fur is already too low. It grows about half in the middle of autumn. Well, skins of the second grade can be obtained in early winter. The fur on them is quite high and thick.
Stage number one
How does it all start? Before you get products from sable fur, it is, of course, necessary to firsttake the skin off. To remove the tube on it, you need to make an incision from the middle finger of one hind paw along its inner side to the finger of the other. The tail is cut along the underside from root to tip. The skin is removed, starting from the hind limbs. The carcass is hung in different pieces, the edges are pulled down. As a result, the skin is removed from the front paws and head. Finally, the lips and nasal cartilage are trimmed.
When skinning with a stocking, the first cuts are made on the head. A carcass is hung behind it. The skin shrinks completely. No incisions are made on the legs. At the very end, the tail is cut along the bottom surface.
Features of editing
The next steps are skinning and degreasing the resulting skin. Do not forget that in order to obtain beautiful high-quality products, sable must be processed very carefully. Types of fur affect the selected editing method. Rules for each ridge should be selected the most appropriate. The following constructions are used most often.
Elkov's rules are intended for editing the skins removed by the tube. They give them a rectangular shape.
No less popular is the use of Ignatov's construction. These rules give the skin a long shape. They are divided, in turn, into three types (65, 60 and 55 centimeters long and, respectively, 10, 9, 10 and 9.2 centimeters wide). The planks are 2.5 cm wide and 1 cm thick.
To edit stocking skins, oval design rules are used. Thanks to them, it is possible to achieve an oval shape. The design is also being made in three numbers. Length - 48, 40 and 32 centimeters, width - 12, 10 and 8 centimeters.
Quality
How do consumers want to see sable and mink fur? Of course, high quality, without the presence of any defects. However, this is completely impossible, because animals are mined in one of the two most effective ways - they shoot from a gun or use all kinds of traps. Both options, of course, spoil the fur. Guns leave traces of lumbago, damage the hair with bullets and shot, the fur is stained with blood. In addition, no one is immune from ruptures from a hunting dog. Self-trappers also lead to some defects. For example, to the absence or damage of the paw and fur.
Skins can also suffer if they are not properly removed and processed. Given the considerable cost of this fur, hunters need to be very careful about the processing process. That is, in no case allow the formation of gaps, incorrect cuts, drafts, etc.
Choosing fur
So let's go shopping. How to distinguish sable fur from the huge variety presented today in shop windows? When is the best time to do this?
Regarding the time… If your wardrobe still lacks a fluffy coat, spring is the time to buy it. The cost of furs just falls in specialized stores and at various fairs. It is even more practical to make such purchases in the summer. However, in the hot season, not many people want to try on furs.
Now more about the sable itself. This "king of furs" can be recognized without much difficulty. Luxurious and expensive - he will be the first to attract the attention of beautiful ladies who want to look chic, feminine, charming. This fur has been considered a real jewel since the times of ancient Russia. Under the Tatar-Mongol yoke, it was even included in the tribute on the same level as gold. Sable fur was always present in the festive attire of boyars and princes. Its status has not changed over time. Sable coats and collars in the Russian Empire showed the size of the fortune of their owners. Thus, do not doubt at all that you will see this fur immediately. Brilliant, rich, soft and thick - he does not remain without the admiring glances of others.
Beauty and sophistication
In a word, sable fur is simply the height of grace and charm. Its description, in addition to beauty, also speaks of wear resistance. It wears well and lasts a long time. Together with the skin, the hairline is very tightly connected, so do not doubt at all that the fur will begin to shed after the first season of socks. In terms of wear resistance, sable ranks fourth among its “brothers”. Only otters, beavers and fur seals are ahead of him. Moreover, the sable manages to maintain its brilliance and beauty practically without any additional care. In any case, you will be satisfied with such a purchase.
By the way, the most expensive and, accordingly, the most beautiful is considered to be the Barguzin sable. Intense dark brown color with many "gray" hairs allows you to give it a special glow. A littleYenisei sable looks more modest. There are much fewer “silver” hairs in it, and the main color looks lighter. The cheapest fur (as far as we can talk about it) is the so-called Canadian sable. Although experts are most often accustomed to asserting that such an animal does not exist in nature. The fur of marten and sable is very similar in texture. The differences, as mentioned above, are not so much. Therefore, the marten is simply painted, passing off as a sable. Of course, there is no 100% guarantee of the accuracy of this statement. However, this could explain the relatively low cost, and, as experts assure, the dubious quality unusual for this fur.
You should also be wary of purchasing products from "cellular" sable. Animals that are bred in captivity are valued much less, as the quality of their fur is incomparably lower.
Main "specialists"
And now another question arises: "Fur coats made of sable fur from which manufacturers is it advisable to purchase?". The main "specialists" in this animal are Italy (HB furs, Mala Mati, Vinicio Pajaro), Russia ("Second Fur", Brodski, Claudia).
And, of course, in no case should we forget about the most famous Russian fur designer in the West - Elena Yarmak. It is she who is called the “queen of the Russian sable”. Many stars acquire her creations. After all, these are in fact real masterpieces.
By the way, she does not advertise her fashion house in her speeches with every phrase. She just gives good advice.buyers. The company must have a good reputation, and fur - a certificate. In this case, you will definitely be satisfied with the purchase.
How to wear?
And, finally, the last important nuance. How to wear a sable fur coat? Most stylists say: "Emphasized careless, dispassionate." That is, you should not proudly throw your head back, trying to make it clear to others that you are the proud owner of precious fur. You can see it so well.
I would like to note one more important point. Sable has been valued since ancient times. Closets of rich people always contained fur coats or coats with chic collars. Today, many we althy people are trying to match the very lifestyle they think once existed, and form the so-called new Russian aristocracy.
Today, many people comment on the various outfits of representatives of the stage, cinema, etc. with the words “lurid” or “vulgar”. The surplus of diamonds, gold and furs, of course, hurts the eyes of many. However, it turns out that it has always been that way. We althy people have tried to demonstrate their status through clothes before. However, one should not forget that the ostentatious high cost of outfits, the abundance of precious furs proudly worn on the shoulders, often distinguished not nobles at all, but merchants and merchants. Therefore, even today a sable coat, like all other luxury items, should not be worn with the message “look how fashionable I am.” Naturally, you will catch the eye of many. And someone will even envy you. However, most intelligent people above youjust laugh.
In a word, you should not focus on your expensive fur coat. You need to behave simply and without unnecessary "window dressing". True connoisseurs and connoisseurs will appreciate this luxurious fur anyway. Everyone else will just turn their attention to how natural and, at the same time, beautiful you look.
Let's summarize. A sable coat is a magnificent luxurious thing. Fur is valued not only for its beauty, but also for the fact that for a very long time it continues to retain its appearance. And it doesn’t matter at all what length model you purchased - a short fur coat or a long “beauty” to the floor. In any case, it will look rich, beautiful and feminine.
Sable fur is delightfully attractive in itself, so your fur coat will not require any additional decorative elements. For the same reason, it is almost impossible to find painted models. Skins for sewing fur coats can be located both longitudinally and transversely (and even diagonally). These wardrobe items are a sign of good we alth, elegance, style. Do not doubt that this outerwear will serve you not only to keep you warm in frosty winters. It will become your decoration, creating a bright, magnificent, unforgettable image.
By the way, not only sable fur coats, but also other accessories have been incredibly popular for a long time. Beautiful appearance, amazing shine, excellent thermal insulation characteristics - all these are the main advantages of this fur. Its natural beauty and unique texturecontribute to the fact that sable is the only one of its kind used by designers in its natural form. An invariable attribute of famous fashion houses will always attract the attention of women. Fur coats, hats, gloves, handbags, boas, collars… Sable fur makes ladies feel beautiful, luxurious, elegant and desirable. In a word, gives them a fairy tale!