Pingliang Fur

Pingliang Fur

　　One of the “Three Treasures of Pingliang.” As early as the Ming Dynasty, the fur and leather industry in Pingliang was already quite prosperous. From the Qing Dynasty to the Republican era, the local fur market was regarded as one of the important distribution centers for furs in Northwest China. Fur-lined coats can be divided into two types. The first is made from the hides of old sheep — featuring long fur and thick skin, they are sturdy and cold-resistant. The second type is made from lamb pelts, which are white and fine, with the tips of the fur naturally curling into three to five loops, making them both beautiful and lightweight with excellent warmth. The main products include Tan Ermao fur, West Road Black Tan fur, various kinds of lamb pelts, sand-haired fur, goat-sheep hides, as well as cat and dog skins. Among them, Tan Ermao fur has fur longer than an inch, white as jade, and warmer than cotton, earning it the nicknames “Nine Turns” and “Radish Strips” for its rolling patterns, lightness, and beauty. West Road Black Slick fur features tightly patterned, glossy, and elegant colors, making it an ideal choice for shearling materials.