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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1973
Page
6
Furrier Ken Hiscock explains furs remain popular for warmth and luxury. He describes winter pelts sourced in June to August, curing methods, tanning processes including chrome bark and acid tans, and grading at his Queanbeyan warehouse. His stock ranges about 8000 pelts across warehouses and shop.
Pelts are bundled and transformed into garments by Triners. Hiscocks operate three factories, one in Melbourne and two in Sydney, each focusing on a different type of pelt.
The article describes fur garment making as a small cottage trade often run by couples, mainly European migrants, working in home spaces. It details furriers artful skill in shaping hides, the role of kangaroo and other animal skins, government tagging for legal furs, and shifting toward domestic animals like sheep and pest wildlife to reduce cruelty concerns.
Restyling and redyeing coats can extend life and preserve expensive garments. The rite involves zippering on fur trimmings for versatile wear, with matching colour challenges. Using contrasting furs or trims from different years helps create coordinated looks for leather or cloth coats.
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