Icelandic Sheepskins, Heritage Stock
Long Fiber Fleece
Icelandic sheepskins are most known for their long flowing stands of wool. The fleece length is about 5-7 inches with flat loft. The fibers do not follow a defined grain, so they fluff up and spread out across a the space.
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.
More about Icelandic sheep.
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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Natural Gray w Black Stripe Icelandic
Natural Gray Icelandic
Natural Gray Icelandic
Natural Gray Icelandic
Natural Gray w Black Icelandic
Large Wide Natural Gray Icelandic
Large Gray and Black Icelandic
Natural Gray Icelandic
Large Wide Natural Gray Icelandic
Large Silver Natural Gray Icelandic
Natural Gray Icelandic
Natural Gray Icelandic
White w Natural Gray Icelandic
Large Wide Natural Gray Copper Brown Mix Icelandic
Brown w Gray Icelandic
Large Brown w Natural Dark Gray Icelandic
Large Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Dark Brown w Blonde Stripe Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Dark Brown w Some Blonde Icelandic
Dark Brown w Some Blonde Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown w White Edges Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Strongly Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Slightly Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Slightly Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Light Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Light Auburn Icelandic
Ivory White w Black Icelandic
Large White w Brown Spot Icelandic
Large Wide Ivory White w Black Spots Icelandic
Large Wide Ivory White and Black Icelandic
White w Black Spots Icelandic
Large Wide Ivory White w Few Gray Spots Icelandic
Large White w Black Spots Icelandic
Large White w Black Piebald Icelandic
Large Ivory White w Blonde Brown Spot Icelandic
White w Dark Gray Spots Icelandic
The value of sheep in Iceland's economy.
Icelandic sheep are a hardy breed, well adapted to the island's difficult environment. Since it's founding, these sheep have been important to successfully living on Iceland. Agriculture and fishing, including sheep farming, have supported 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. These sheepskins are a part of that.
Sheep in Iceland are raised in a free-range environment and are not subjected to intensive farming practices. Farms are mainly family-run and are an important part of the country's cultural heritage. Icelandic sheep farming traditions are foundational Icelandic national traditions.
Sheep are an inseparable part of traditional Icelandic food. It is a source of high-quality, nutritious protein raised on the same landscape where they are consumed. 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 Iceland's recovery after the banking and economic crisis. In addition to generating income from farming, the cultural heritage around it has boosted tourism and income from around the world.