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Three bags full - the black sheep of Deccan

Well-adapted to life on the semi-arid Deccan Plateau, Deccani sheep provide meat, manure and thick black wool. While attempts to produce softer and finer wool by crossbreeding have proved unsuccessful, focusing on traditional skills of local weavers has created a "recession-proof" market.


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