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Long Fiber Fleece
The long flowing fibers of an Icelandic sheep fleece sets it apart. This is the original long wool sheep stock brought to the island by the Vikings.
Natural colors include white, black, gray, and shades of brown, plus mixes and spotted combinations.
The wool length is about 5-7 inches with flat loft. They fluff up and spread out across a the space.
More about Icelandic sheep below.
The Icelandic Collection
Choose by color and pattern. All sheepskins are long wool. Aside from single hides, see also the Doubles and Quads made from multiple sheepskins sewn together.
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Coarse Short Wool Black and White
Coarse Short Wool Mix of Gray and Dark Ivory
Coarse Short Wool Wide Gray
Creamy White w Dark Mottled
Curly Copper White and Gray Mix Long Wool Swedish
Cushy Brown with Silver Gray
Cushy Brown with Silver Gray Pattern
Cushy Dark Brown w White Markings
Cushy Dark to Light Mottled
Cushy Dark with Silver Gray and White Side Tufts
Cushy Gray Silver with Dark
Cushy Light Brown w Creamy Gray
Cushy Short Wool Brown w Some White
Cushy Short Wool Mottled
Cushy Silver White w Copper and Black
Cushy White w Brown Spots
Dark and Light Brown w Silver Mix
Dark Brown Blackish Double End-End Icelandic
Dark Brown Blackish Double Side-Side Icelandic
Dark Brown Blackish Quad Icelandic Rug
Dark Brown Mix Icelandic
Dark Brown Mix Icelandic
Dark Charcoal Gray w Long Curls Gotland
Dark with Gray and White Mix
Gray w Dark Copper Brown Mix Icelandic
Huge Dark Brown w Silver Gray
Huge Rough Wool Gray and White Swedish
Huge Short Wool Ivory Light Mottled
Huge White and Black Thick Long Wool Swedish
Huge Wide Light Brown Pattern
Ivory White Icelandic Double End-End Icelandic
Ivory White Icelandic Double Side-Side Icelandic
Ivory White Icelandic Quad Icelandic Rug
Ivory White Suffolk w Dot
Ivory White Suffolk w Dot
Ivory White w Black Icelandic
Ivory White w Black Icelandic
Ivory White w Dark Spots Double Side-Sid Icelandic
Ivory White w Dark Spots Double Side-Sid Icelandic
Ivory White w Dark Spots Double Side-Sid Icelandic
These sheep are an important part of Iceland's economy.
Sheep farming has been a vital activity since the island's founding. Icelandic sheep are hardy and adaptable animals that are well-suited to the challenging environment.
Agriculture and fishing, including sheep farming, generate income and have support Iceland's way of life for centuries. Increased demand for local and sustainable products, both domestically and internationally, have brought quality Icelandic products to new markets.
Sheep in Iceland are raised in a free-range environment and are not subjected to intensive farming practices, making Icelandic lamb a more ethical and sustainable choice for consumers who are concerned about animal welfare and the environmental impact of their food choices.The sector is made up of small, family-run farms that are an important part of the country's cultural heritage, and the traditional methods used to raise and care for sheep in Iceland have been passed down through generations.
Sheep are an inseparable part of traditional Icelandic food. It is a source of high-quality, nutritious protein raised on the rather harsh landscape where few other animals could thrive. Icelandic lamb is known for its tender texture and mild flavor. Icelandic wool is used in a variety of products including clothing, blankets, and other textiles.
Sheep farming has played a vital role in rural Iceland economies and contributed to the recovery after the banking and economic crisis. In addition to generating income and creating employment opportunities, sheep farming has helped preserve cultural heritage and boosted tourism in regions where it has a strong historical and cultural significance.