Info about sealskin

No products were found matching your selection.

<div><img style="float: right;" src="https://greatgreenland.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dkstempel.jpg" alt="" width="452" height="152" /><br />All <strong>seal skins</strong> processed by Great Greenland are caught by <strong>Greenlandic Inuit hunters</strong; along the Greenlandic coast. All skins are tanned at Great Greenland’s tannery in South Greenland. All seal skins comply with EU legislation regarding seal skins. Only <strong>Inuit-hunted seal skins</strong> are approved for sale, production, and import in the EU. See more here on the EU’s official website: <strong><a href="https://www.greatgreenland.com/images/21/pdf/the_eu_seal_regime-KH0416014ENN.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EU – The Official Seal Regime – Engelsk</a> </strong>Read the EU’s official information leaflet here in <strong>Danish</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.greatgreenland.com/images/21/pdf/eu-saelordningen-KH0416014DAN.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EU Sælordningen – Dansk</a><br />Support the Greenlandic seal hunters – for the benefit of Greenland. <br /><br /></strong><img src="https://greatgreenland.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/skind.jpg" alt="" width="950" height="276" /><br /><br /><strong>Qualities: </strong>At Great Greenland, we work with 6 different <strong>qualities</strong> of seal skins. <strong>A,B,C,D,E & "discarded" skins.</strong> The seal <strong>lives freely</strong> in Greenlandic waters, and throughout its free life, may incur damage to its fur. Shrimp bites, tears from fights, discolorations, etc. Therefore, it is <strong>not a fur product like other farmed types of fur.</strong> Since it is a 100% <strong>natural product,</strong> it is naturally not possible to standardize hair lengths, colors, or the size of the seal.<br /><br /> <strong>A-grade skins</strong> are VERY rare and will always be used for coat production. An A-grade skin has a maximum of 2 minor flaws. <strong>B-grade skins </strong>are also becoming rare in our assortment. A B-grade skin can have up to 8 small flaws (typically shrimp bites). <strong>C-grade skins </strong>are the quality we at Great Greenland use ourselves for <strong>the vast majority of our finished product productions.</strong> A C-grade skin can have many small flaws, as well as 1-2 larger flaws. These flaws can be worked around in production. A C-grade skin can also be used as a nice decorative skin. <strong>D-grade skins </strong>have significant flaws. D-grade skins can have areas completely without hair or hard leather. D-grade skins are therefore ONLY used for the production of small and medium-sized finished goods, where damaged parts of the skin can be worked around. <strong>E-grade skins</strong> and <strong>discarded skins</strong> are VERY damaged skins. Here, the skin is only used for small finished goods such as keychains, jewelry, etc. <br /><br /><strong>A,B,C grade skins </strong>can be used for clothing, crafts, and decoration. <strong>D,E & discarded</strong> skins should <strong>not</strong> be used as decorative skins as they are too damaged. These skins can only be used for the production of smaller accessories where flaws in the skin can be worked around. It is important to note that flaws will be more visible on natural skins. The dyed skins are therefore more attractive, in the different qualities, as the dyeing has corrected any discolorations in the skin from nature. Shrimp bites are also much better concealed in a dyed skin. To the untrained eye, they will often not be visible at all.   <br /> <br /><strong>Colors: </strong>At Great Greenland, we primarily sell natural skins, but <strong>we also dye many skins</strong> in popular and fashionable colors.<strong> Dyeing is only considered</strong> if the natural skin is discolored. <strong>Dyeing thus saves the skin from being discarded</strong>, ensuring sustainable production. A beautiful natural skin will never be dyed if there is no need for it. <strong><br /><br />Harp Seal/Greenland Seal:<br /></strong> Harp seal is also called Greenland seal or silk seal. The name silk seal is a very apt description of the skin’s appearance – it is <strong>shiny and soft</strong>, and it shimmers like silk. The harp seal is primarily used for clothing, but it is also highly decorative for interiors.<br /><br />The harp seal is characterized by its natural gray color and the <strong>sporadic spots</strong> that are spread across the skin. Some seal skins have many spots, some have few. <br /><br /></div>
<strong>Ringed Seal:</strong><br />The ringed seal is also called <strong>netside</strong>, and it is probably the seal most people associate with Greenland. Its distinctive markings along its back have been seen on Inuit clothing for hundreds of years, and today the skin is still used for both clothing and interiors.<br /><br />The ringed seal is naturally light gray but has<strong> strong ring markings along its back</strong> that can vary from light gray to almost black. The appearance of the skin varies greatly, but is <strong>always decorative</strong>. Ringed seals are available in both long-haired and short-haired. The long-haired has a furrier appearance, while the short-haired is flatter. The short-haired ringed seal is also often larger than the long-haired.<br /><br />All skins sold at Great Greenland are approved under EU legislation on seal skins. See more here:<br /><strong><a href="https://www.greatgreenland.com/images/21/pdf/the_eu_seal_regime-KH0416014ENN.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EU – The Official Seal Regime – Engelsk</a> <br /></strong>Read the EU’s official information leaflet here in <strong>Danish</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.greatgreenland.com/images/21/pdf/eu-saelordningen-KH0416014DAN.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EU Sælordningen – Dansk</a><br /></strong><br /><strong>NOTE: All our skin images are of C-grade skins. </strong><br /><strong>All skins are unique and can therefore vary in size and color shades.<br /></strong><br /><strong>Support the Greenlandic seal hunters</strong>. Great Greenland is owned by the Greenlandic self-government. <strong>Our most important task</strong> is to sustain the sealing industry. When you shop at Great Greenland, you automatically support <strong>Greenlandic sealing – for the benefit of Greenland.</strong> Thank you very much.<strong><br /></strong>

Filter

Our Stores

Store & Tannery
Greenland

Address
Havnevej B-1274, Postboks 519
3920 Qaqortoq,
Grønland
Tel: +299 64 71 23

About the store & tannery
We are pleased to welcome curious visitors, customers and tourists to our “GG Visitor Center – The Story of the Seal and Greenland”. In Qaqortoq, you will find both one of our sewing studios and our large tannery, where you can gain insight into the craftsmanship and production behind our products.

If you would like a company visit, a school visit or a guided tour, you are very welcome to contact us.

Opening hours
Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm
For cruise ship arrivals or other announced visits, we offer extended opening hours.

Read more about the store 

Store, Showroom & Webshop Warehouse
Denmark

Address
Great Greenland International (GGI)
Fabriksparken 23C, 2600 Glostrup
Danmark
Tel: +45 23 29 93 42

About the store
We look forward to welcoming you to our showroom/store in Glostrup. Here you can experience all the products you find on our webshop, and gain a closer insight into materials, quality and design.

It is also in Glostrup that we hold our big warehouse sale every October. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on warehouse sales, events, campaigns and other news.

Opening hours
Monday–Friday 9 am–3 pm
Closed on weekends, public holidays, and between Christmas and New Year. Opening hours may vary for special events.

Read more about the store 

Timeless design &
responsible production

The story of sealskin is also the story of Greenland’s people; the Inuit. It is the story of a people living in harmony with nature. In modern Greenlandic society, the seal is still an important part of life and culture. Great Greenland has established a visitor centre to provide information about the seal and its uses. Visitors will understand the seal’s importance to the Greenlandic population through exhibitions and by visiting a living workshop.

Read more about our initiatives

the best seal skin product; caught, tanned and produced in harmony with Greenlandic nature

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Write to us

 23299342