Pink Sheep

These sweet cherry blossom scented sheep might have been witness to many a great love story, roaming about on Mr. Knightley’s estate. Indeed, you can hardly see your recently sheared sheep hiding there amongst the cherry blossoms.

Sheep are what you might call omnipresent in Jane Austen’s era. In the pasture, on the road,  everywhere! Naturally, they belong in our shop too. Don’t be surprised if you see them popping up more often. Jane Austen specifically mentioned sheep with regard to the estates of Kellynch Hall (Persuasion) and Donwell Abbey (Emma), and Jane Austen’s own father kept sheep as well.

“Why should he marry?—He is as happy as possible by himself; with his farm, and his sheep, and his library.” ~regarding Mr. Knightley of Emma, by Jane Austen