Sheep on Iceland are direct descendants of the sheep that were brought when Vikings settled the island over a thousand years ago. They are one of the oldest, purest and most beautiful breeds in the world. It’s strictly illegal to import sheep to the country to keep the breed genetically identical to its early ancestors. To survive the cold Icelandic winters, the animals have developed a very special wool that will keep you warm, even during the coldest nights. We carefully select only the very best Icelandic sheepskin. Compare it to the chairs in the images and you will note how much larger it is than any other sheepskin you have seen before.