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.
Black Gray Ivory White Icelandic
Black Gray Ivory White Icelandic
Large Black Gray Ivory White Mix Icelandic
Large Black Gray White Icelandic
Natural Gray w Black Stripe Icelandic
Natural Gray Icelandic
Natural Gray Icelandic
Natural Gray w Black Icelandic
Large Wide Natural Gray 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
Gray White Black Mix Icelandic
Large Wide White w Gray Icelandic
Silver White w Gray Icelandic
Large Coarse Wool Gray White Mix Icelandic
Large Gray White Mix Icelandic
White Gray Mix Icelandic
Gray White Mix Icelandic
Silver White Gray Icelandic
Large Gray Silver White Mix Icelandic
Coarse Wool Gray Mix Icelandic
Black White Gray Icelandic
Black w Gray Icelandic
Large Wide Coarse Wool Gray White Icelandic
Silver White Gray Mix Icelandic
Wide Black Gray Mix Icelandic
Silver White Gray Icelandic
Silver White Gray Icelandic
Silver White w Some Gray Icelandic
Gray to Black Mix Icelandic
Wavy Hair Mix of Gray and Black Icelandic
Large Brown Gray Mix Icelandic
White w Light Brown Mottled Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Light Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Light Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Auburn Icelandic
Large Coarse Wool Black Lighted to Dark Auburn Icelandic
Black Lightened to Light Auburn Icelandic
Large Coarse Wool Black Lighted to Light Auburn Icelandic
Large Shorn Fleece Black Lighted to Auburn Icelandic
Large Shorn Fleece Black Lighted to Auburn Icelandic
Ivory White w Black 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.