Persian fur has been one of the most requested furs in Italy together with mink and fox. Persian fur is also called swakara, karakul or astrakan. Persian is a fur that is obtained from the skins of the karakul, a sheep native to Central Asia. The main characteristics of this fur are the more curly hair compared to astrakan or swakara, much longer and the much larger skin. The hair is very curly, and this is due to the area of origin. Persian fur is often used in the fashion field because it is easy to dye and can be mixed very easily with other types of skin. Persian fur came back into fashion in the early 90s. The main differences that can be made between karakul furs are: Astrakan, Persian and Swakara. Swakara furs, or those from Africa, have a flatter fur, with a wavy or mottled 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 Persian furs from Afghanistan. Persian fur comes 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 Swakara is the color of the leather, always blue. Persian fur is very common for those who want to buy a used fur, as it was very popular in the 70s and early 90s.
How much does a Persian fur cost?
Persian furs such as swakara furs are highly appreciated not only for making classic style furs, but also for fur garments that follow new trends. Among the best-selling furs, the cost of a Persian fur can reach figures below 3,500 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. A Persian fur on offer starts from 1,500 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, Persian 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 absolutely the fur of this type (Karakul) that costs the most. With a lower price, however, there are astrakhan and Persian furs. In addition to this, obviously, you have to take into account the workmanship and quality of the leather, as swakara, being a leather sold at auction Kopenhagen Fur, can be of Purple, Platinum, Burgundy, Ivory quality and some low qualities.