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Icelandic sheepskins: warmth, colours and lifespan explained
The Icelandic sheep is an old, isolated breed with a double fleece that protects it from snow and wind. As a result an Icelandic sheepskin is thicker, warmer and longer than ordinary skins and comes in a wide palette of natural colours. This article explains what that means for your rug.
Why Icelandic sheepskins are the best base for a patchwork rug
Icelandic sheep carry a double fleece: a long, water-repellent outer coat (tog) and a fine, insulating underwool (þel). That combination makes Icelandic sheepskins thicker, springier and warmer than ordinary skins — and the only base Monroe Life uses for its patchwork rugs.