The Wensleydale Sheep: A Handcrafted History opens on Tuesday and runs until February 16.
Every exhibit by the 40 artists taking part will feature British longwool from Wensleydale fleeces.
Most of the exhibitors have hand washed and processed the wool themselves, from a “raw” product straight off the sheep’s backs through to finished articles
Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders’ Association members who have organised the exhibition hope it will be a celebration of rural history, heritage wool crafts and the use of British wool in textiles, as well as showing the wide range of ways wool can be used.
They also hope it will keep age-old textile crafts alive for future generations and encourage sustainable practices in textile production.
A spokesman said: “Bringing the exhibition to fruition has been a labour of love fuelled by a dedication to this unique breed and a desire to show what can be achieved by combining artistic skill and craftsmanship in producing beautiful products from its wool.
“Only by demonstrating its value can we hope to ensure the survival of the breed for generations to come.”
The exhibition will be at Tennants’ in Leyburn, Wensleydale.
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