Marwari sheep

The Marwari is an Indian breed of domestic sheep.

It originates in, and is named for, the Marwar region of south-western Rajasthan, in the north-west of India.

It is reared in the five principal districts of Marwar – Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur and Pali – and also in some neighbouring districts of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

[4] The Marwari is a small sheep, standing approximately 60 cm at the withers.

[4] The Marwari sheep is raised for its wool, which is of coarse or carpet quality.