Siberian fur trade fur surpasses all other types of fur due to its silky dense texture and luminous shades of beige, brown, gold, silver, and black. The darkest shades of sable fur are the most valuable. Next to sable, Siberian fox furs and squirrel pelts are the most valued furs from the region. In addition to sable, black and white fox, ermine, beaver, squirrel, lynx, wolf, wolverine, rabbit, marten, walrus, sea otter, and polar bear were also hunted for their pelts. Most of these fur bearing animals are found in the Siberian taiga, except for the sea otters and walrus that were found
Indian Paintbrush (production company) Indian Paintbrush (production company) Indian Paintbrush is an American film production company owned by businessman Steven M. Rales based in Santa Monica, California. Indian Paintbrush specializes in the production and distribution of mainly comedy-drama and romantic films. Since 2007 with The Darjeeling Limited, Indian Paintbrush has had a production credit for each of filmmaker Wes Anderson's films – of which, The Grand Budapest Hotel has been nominated at the Academy Awards for Best Picture. Furthermore, Indian Paintbrush has a long-term deal with Fox Searchlight. Other films produced include Stoker, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and Seeking a Friend