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In Hokitika is a possum fur/wool/merino shop that sells clothing, mostly for tourists. I was in there with my parents when they visited and I managed to capture a few images with signs and reflections. See what you think...


My parents spent some time browsing all the wares in this shop so I had time for a selfie or 2 in the mirror.


The old man, my father trying on a possum fur cap which he later purchased. Possums are not native to New Zealand, they were introduced by colonials but they have become a huge pest here as they eat the native plants and trees so there is an industry for using their fur.

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At Home In New Zealand said…
I inherited some possum fur clothing from my mother and it is so warm to wear on our coldest winter days. I like that cap your father purchased :)
22 October 2022 at 07:51
Bill said…
Nice selfie and I like the possum hat.
22 October 2022 at 10:27
Mae Travels said…
My skill set definitely does not include knitting or other similar activities, but when I was in Wellington, I was walking around with another visitor who was a knitter so I went to several stores that sold yarn including possum yarn. Very intriguing! I don’t remember if she bought any, and I never saw her again. Your shop photos are nice.

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22 October 2022 at 10:36
roentare said…
Your dad looks like a country town detective
22 October 2022 at 12:06
Jim said…
I'd like to visit one of the factories. Factories interest me as I used to work in a watch factory, Elgin. I too like your father's hat choice.
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22 October 2022 at 13:08
Pisi Prkl said…
I have many things made in foreign countries. Dozens upon dozens countries but nothing from NZ.
22 October 2022 at 16:48
Tigger's Mum said…
Lovely stuff but I bet it costs an arm and a leg. We got next to nix for possum pelts when I was 16 and working for the Forest Service. Using the fur in yarn only came much later.
22 October 2022 at 20:11
local alien said…
We have a possum beanie. It is very soft and very warm. We'd like more possum clothing
22 October 2022 at 20:36
Iris Flavia said…
Always help locals, I´d say.
But I admit, I sometimes buy the cheap stuff (I don´t buy clothes often) and try not to think how children in India or China made them...

It´s a crazy world.
We bought two Acubras back in Australia. Ingo still has his, I gave my to my Mum. No idea where it is now, I hope my Brother knows what a treasure that was.
22 October 2022 at 21:10
Tom said…
...I love merino wool sock, they keep my feet warm in the winter.
22 October 2022 at 22:51
Sharon said…
There are some nice sweaters in there. Your dad looks like a fun guy!
23 October 2022 at 02:14
Fun60 said…
I didn't realise possum fur was used for clothing. The anti-fur protestors have had an impact on that industry.
23 October 2022 at 05:35
James said…
I wouldn't mind doing some shopping there. Every once in a while I see a possum at night but I've never thought of wearing one on my head. Hmmm. You've given me an idea. J/K :-)
23 October 2022 at 11:29
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