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.
Blackish Brown Icelandic
Blackish Brown w Some White Icelandic
Blackish Brown w Some White Icelandic
Blackish Brown w Some White Icelandic
Blackish Brown w Some White on Sides Icelandic
Black w Some White Icelandic
Black w Some White Icelandic
Black w Some White on Sides Icelandic
White w Lighter Black Dyed Tips Icelandic
White w Lighter Black Dyed Tips Icelandic
White w Black Dyed Tips Icelandic
White w Black Dyed Tips Icelandic
Thick Cushy White w Black Dyed Tips Icelandic
Large Darker Blonde Brown Icelandic
Large Lighter Blonde Brown Icelandic
Large Lighter Blonde Brown Icelandic
Large Thick Blonde Brown Icelandic
Large Thick Blonde Brown Icelandic
Large Wide Blonde Brown Icelandic
Large Wide Blonde Brown Icelandic
Brown w Gray Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown w White Edges Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Blonde Brown Icelandic
Large Ivory White Black Mix Icelandic
Large Black Gray Icelandic
Large Black Gray White Icelandic
Large Gray w Black Icelandic
Large Gray Ivory White Icelandic
Large Gray Ivory White Icelandic
Large Thick Gray Icelandic
Large Ivory White Gray w Bronze Edges Icelandic
Large Wide Black Gray Ivory White Mix Icelandic
Large Wide Gray w Black Icelandic
Large Wide Ivory White Gray Icelandic
Light to Dark Gray Icelandic
Silver White w Gray Icelandic
White Light Gray Icelandic
Black Gray Ivory White Icelandic
Black Gray Ivory White Icelandic
Black Gray Ivory White Icelandic
Large Black Gray Ivory White Mix 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.