Short answer; no, not for the vast majority of people. Wool products have been used for hundreds of years! Unlike other typical wools produced in other parts of the world, Icelandic wool stands out. This is because the wool dates to as far back as 9th century when the first Icelandic settlers brought along their sheep from Norway. These sheep...
How to buy an Icelandic wool sweater? There are a lot of things to take into account when buying a lopapeysa? Things like What is a lopepeysa? What is the best place to buy a lopapeysa? How much does a lopapeysa cost? Can I knit a Icelandic wool sweater myself, is there a knitting pattern? How to wear a wool...
The importance of knitting to the Icelandic economy and culture is evident to any visitor when they see rows of stores in downtown Reykjavík selling Icelandic sweaters. While knitting in Iceland does not date back to the days of the Vikings, there is evidence that it has been a staple of the island’s economy for over 500 years. Historical documents...
Knitting and wool production have been staples of the Icelandic economy and way of life for centuries, but the sweater we now know as the Icelandic wool sweater, known in Iceland as the lopapeysa, is a more recent addition to the country’s cultural expression. While Icelandic wool is the product of sheep who survived and bred for centuries in spite...
Icewear has opened today a new and stylish Icewear Magasín store in Smáralind, which is the first time this company opens its doors in a shopping mall in Iceland. Icewear has produced outdoor clothing for more than a decade, along with accessories and wool products which can be traced back to 1972. Focus has always been on Icelandic design for...
There are so many aspects of Iceland that you just have to be here for. The northern lights, the geysers, the spectacular waterfalls and fjords are all experiences you can only bring home as memories. But many of the Iceland’s sights and sounds and flavours can be brought home in the form of souvenirs and gifts. For those things you...
