swakara

[ swah-ker-uh ]

noun

1. the fur of Karakul sheep raised in Namibia; Persian lamb.

Word History and Origins

Origin of swakara¹

1965–70; S(outh) W(est) A(frica) + Kara(kul)

Example Sentences

The presentation gave the audience a chance to see the work behind the furs, like a hybrid muskrat and raccoon vest or a different version in a sheared mink and swakara patchwork.

From New York Times

For her own daughter's wedding last January, Yolanda ran up a gown of white leather, python skin, fox, mink, Swakara and gold cloth with a complementing jacket of Russian golden sable.

From Time Magazine Archive