{"id":151777,"date":"2026-08-21T14:01:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T12:01:18","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-10-16T10:50:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T08:50:35","slug":"ringed-seal-natural-lh-e-discarded","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/greatgreenland.com\/en\/p\/ringed-seal-natural-lh-e-discarded\/","title":{"rendered":"Ringed Seal - Natural LH - E\/Discarded"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><strong>Ringed Seal &#8211; Natural LH &#8211; E\/Discarded <\/p>\n<p>Important information about seal skins and qualities:<\/strong><br \/>Seal skins are graded into qualities <strong>A, B, C, D, E &#038; discarded skins<\/strong>. &#8220;A&#8221; skin = top quality (very rare). &#8220;E&#8221; quality = skin with many flaws. PLEASE NOTE: <strong>All our product photos of seal skins here on the webshop are taken from C or B skins.<\/strong> Colour tones vary from skin to skin. Sizes vary from skin to skin. It is NOT the skin you see in the product photo that you are purchasing. Do you have any special requests for a skin? &#8211; then simply write it in the comments on your order, and we will do our best to find a suitable skin &#8211; but we cannot guarantee requests. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Quality descriptions:<\/strong> A, B, C, D, E and discarded. <strong>A-skins<\/strong> have a maximum of two flaws. <strong>B-skins<\/strong> can have up to eight flaws. <strong>C-skins<\/strong> can have several flaws, as well as one or two larger flaws. <strong>D-skins<\/strong> may have areas completely without hair or hard leather. <strong>E and discarded<\/strong> skins are typically <strong>very<\/strong> damaged skins with discolouration, which can only be used for the production of very small items, after which the rest of the skin is completely discarded. In Great Greenland&#8217;s own production of finished goods, we primarily work with C and D qualities. <\/p>\n<p>Seals live in the wild, which is why &#8220;damage&#8221; often occurs naturally, reducing the skin quality. However, this is also what makes <strong>each individual seal skin completely unique!<\/strong> The quality indications therefore tell something about the general condition of the skin. <strong>How perfect, or imperfect, the skin is.<\/strong> Read more about seal skins <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/greatgreenland.com\/en\/information-about-sealskin\/\">here:<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dyed seal skin: <\/strong>At Great Greenland, we primarily sell natural skins, but we also dye many skins in popular and fashionable colours. Dyeing only takes place if the natural skin is severely discoloured. Dyeing thus saves the skin from being discarded, <strong>ensuring sustainable production.<\/strong> A beautiful natural skin will never be dyed if there is no need for it. <\/p>\n<p>All seal skins processed by Great Greenland are caught by Greenlandic Inuit hunters along the Greenlandic coast. All skins are tanned at Great Greenland&#8217;s tannery in South Greenland. All seal skins comply with EU legislation regarding seal skins. Only Inuit-caught seal skins are approved for sale, production, and import into the EU. See more here on<br \/><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/environment\/biodiversity\/animal_welfare\/seals\/eu_seal_regime.htm\">the EU&#8217;s official website:<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ringed Seals:<br \/><\/strong>The ringed seal is also called a netside, and it is probably the seal most people associate with Greenland. Its distinctive markings along the back have been seen on Inuit clothing for hundreds of years, and today the skin is still used for both apparel and interiors.<\/p>\n<p>The ringed seal is naturally light grey, but has strong dark ring markings along its back, which can vary from light grey, dark brown, to almost black. The appearance of the skin is very varied, but always decorative. Ringed seals are available in both <strong>long-haired (LH) and short-haired (KH).<\/strong> The long-haired has a more furry appearance, while the short-haired is flatter. <strong>The short-haired ringed seal is also considerably larger than the long-haired one.<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>Decorative or handicraft skins? Seal skins are extremely decorative. Can be used as, for example, rugs, or cushions in chairs or sofas. Only imagination sets the limits. Seal skins behave like other leather goods regarding wear and maintenance. A wonderful material for handicrafts. <strong><br \/><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: <\/strong>All our skin product photos here on the webshop are taken from B &#038; C skin qualities. The seal skins are all unique, and can therefore vary in both size and colour nuances within the same quality group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Ringed Seal &#8211; Natural LH &#8211; E\/Discarded <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Important information about sealskins and qualities:<br \/>\nSealskins are graded into qualities <strong>A, B, C, D, E &amp; discarded skins<\/strong>. &#8220;A&#8221; skin = top quality (very rare). &#8220;E&#8221; quality = skin with many flaws. NOTE: <strong>All our sealskin product photos here in the webshop are taken from C or B skins.<\/strong> Colour tones vary from skin to skin. Sizes vary from skin to skin. It is NOT the skin you see in the product photo that you are buying. Do you have special requests for a skin? &#8211; then just write it in the comment section of your order, and we will do our best to find a suitable skin &#8211; but we cannot guarantee specific requests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quality descriptions:<\/strong> A,B,C,D,E and discarded. <strong>A-skins<\/strong> have a maximum of two flaws. <strong>B-skins<\/strong> can have up to eight flaws. <strong>C-skins<\/strong> can have several flaws, as well as one or two larger flaws. <strong>D-skins<\/strong> can have areas completely without hair or hard leather. <strong>E and discarded<\/strong> skins are typically <strong>very<\/strong> damaged skins with discolourations, which can only be used for the production of very small items, after which the rest of the skin is completely discarded. In Great Greenland&#8217;s own production of finished goods, we primarily work with C and D qualities.<\/p>\n<p>Seals live in the wild, therefore &#8220;damage&#8221; often occurs naturally, which degrades the skin quality. However, this is also what makes <strong>each individual sealskin completely unique!<\/strong> The quality indications therefore tell something about the general condition of the skin. <strong>How perfect, or imperfect, the skin is.<\/strong> Read more about sealskin <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/greatgreenland.com\/en\/information-about-sealskin\/\">here:<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Coloured sealskin: <\/strong>At Great Greenland, we primarily sell natural skins, but we also dye many skins in popular and fashionable colours. Dyeing only comes into consideration if the natural skin is severely discoloured. Dyeing thus saves the skin from being discarded, <strong>ensuring sustainable production.<\/strong> A beautiful natural skin will never be dyed if there is no need for it.<\/p>\n<p>All sealskins processed by Great Greenland are caught by Greenlandic Inuit hunters along the Greenlandic coast. All skins are tanned at Great Greenland&#8217;s tannery in South Greenland. All sealskins comply with EU legislation regarding sealskins. Only Inuit-caught sealskins are approved for sale, production, and import in the EU. See more here on<br \/>\n<strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/environment\/biodiversity\/animal_welfare\/seals\/eu_seal_regime.htm\">the EU&#8217;s official website:<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ringed Seals:<br \/>\nThe ringed seal is also called a netside, and it is probably the seal that most people associate with Greenland. Its distinctive markings along its back have been seen on Inuit traditional clothing for hundreds of years, and today the skin is still used for both clothing and interior design.<\/p>\n<p>The ringed seal is naturally light grey, but has strong dark ring markings along its back, which can vary from light grey, dark brown, to almost black. The appearance of the skin is very varied, but always decorative. Ringed seals are available in both <strong>long-haired (LH) and short-haired (KH).<\/strong> The long-haired has a more furry appearance, while the short-haired is flatter. <strong>The short-haired ringed seal is also considerably larger than the long-haired one.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Decorative or craft skins? Sealskins are extremely decorative. Can be used as, for example, rugs, or as cushions in chairs or sofas. Only imagination sets the limits. Sealskins behave like other leather goods regarding wear and maintenance. A wonderful material for crafting. <strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>All our skin product photos here in the webshop are taken from B &amp; C skin qualities. 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