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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Large Natural Gray Icelandic
Large Wide Course Wool Natural Gray Icelandic
Natural Dark Gray Icelandic
Natural Gray Icelandic
Natural Gray Icelandic
Wide Natural Dark Gray Icelandic
Wide Natural Gray Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Large Blonde Brown Icelandic
Large Wide Blonde Brown 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
Blackish Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Light Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Light Auburn Icelandic
Ivory White w Black Icelandic
Brown and White Mix Spotted Icelandic
White w Gray and 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 Dark Spots Icelandic
White w Dark Spots Icelandic
Ivory White Icelandic Double Side-Side Icelandic
Black Double Side-Side Icelandic
Dark Brown Blackish Double Side-Side Icelandic
White w Dyed Black Tips Double Side-Side Icelandic
Light Blonde Brown Double Side-Side Icelandic
Blonde Brown Double Side-Side Icelandic
Brown Double Side-Side Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Double Side-Sd Icelandic
Ivory White w Dark Spots Double Side-Sid Icelandic
Ivory White Icelandic Double End-End Icelandic
Dark Brown Blackish Double End-End Icelandic
White w Dyed Black Tips Double End-End Icelandic
White w Dyed Black Tips Double End-End Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Double End-End Icelandic
Dark Brown Blackish Quad Icelandic Rug
White w Black Spots Quad Icelandic Rug
Black Quad Icelandic Rug
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.