Astrakhan fur has been among the most requested furs in Italy. Astrakhan or astracan is a fur that is obtained from the skins of the karakul, a sheep native to Central Asia. The main characteristics of this sheep are its black coat, short and very shiny hair. The hair is very fine and soft, not curly and slightly wavy. The name comes from the city of Astrakhan, in Russia. Astrakhan fur is often used in the fashion field together with other types of fur to create a perfect mix. Back in fashion in the early 90s, astrakhan fur has always been synonymous with fashion and elegance. The main differences that can be made between karakul furs are: Astrakhan, Persian and Swakara. Swakara furs, or those from Africa, have a flatter hair, with a wavy or marbled Christmas tree design and are lighter in leather. Astrakhan furs, from the Russian city of Astrakhan, have slightly more curly and tight fur; similar to the Russian but larger in size are the Persian furs from Afghanistan. The Persian is found in the following natural colors: black, gray, brown, white, with black and white or brown and white spots; it is often dyed in many fashion colors. Astrakhan fur is always black. What distinguishes the swakara instead is the color of the leather, always blue.
How much does an Astrakhan Fur cost?
Astrakhan furs like swakara furs are highly appreciated not only for making classic style furs, but also fur garments that follow new trends. Among the most sold furs, the cost of an astrakhan fur can reach figures below 4,500 euros, for this reason, to determine its final price you need to take into account the quality of the fur, the size, the number of skins used, the model made and the type of workmanship carried out by the cutter. An astrakhan fur on offer starts from 1800 euros, up to the most luxurious swakara models, which can be worth over 15,000 euros. Depending on your needs you can find real Persian furs, astrakhan coats at competitive prices and with exceptional quality. The price depends above all on the type of skins used to create the outerwear. Swakara is by far the most expensive leather of this type (Karakul). With a lower price, however, there are astrakhan and Persian furs. In addition to this, of course, you need to take into account the workmanship and quality of the leather, as swakara, being a leather sold at auction at Kopenhagen Fur, can be of Purple, Platinum, Burgundy, Ivory quality and some low qualities.