Ringed Seal - Grass Green KH - C

Important information about seal skins and qualities:
Seal skins are graded into qualities A, B, C, D, E & discarded skins. “A” skins = top quality (very rare). “E” quality = skins with many flaws. PLEASE NOTE: All our product photos of seal skins here on the webshop are taken from C or B skins. Colour tones vary from skin to skin. Sizes vary from skin to skin. The skin you see in the product photo is NOT the one you are buying. Do you have any special requests for a particular skin? – then simply write it in the comment section of your order, and we will do our best to find a suitable skin – but we cannot guarantee specific requests.

Quality descriptions: A, B, C, D, E and discarded. A-skins have a maximum of two flaws. B-skins may have up to eight flaws. C-skins may have several flaws, as well as one or two larger flaws. D-skins may have areas completely without hair or hard leather. E and discarded skins are typically very damaged skins and 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’s own production of finished goods, we primarily work with C and D qualities.

Seals live in the wild, which is why “damages” often occur naturally, reducing the skin quality. However, this is also what makes each individual seal skin completely unique! The quality specifications therefore tell something about the general condition of the skin. How perfect, or imperfect, the skin is. Read more about seal skins here:

Dyed seal skins: At Great Greenland, we primarily sell natural skins, but we also dye many skins in popular and fashionable colours. Dyeing only occurs if the natural skin is severely discoloured. Dyeing thus saves the skin from being discarded, ensuring a sustainable production. A beautiful natural skin will never be dyed if there is no need for it.

All seal skins processed by Great Greenland are caught by Greenlandic Inuit hunters 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 Inuit-caught seal skins are approved for sale, production, and import into the EU. See more here on
the EU’s official website:

Ringed seals:
The ringed seal is also known as a ‘netside’, and it is probably the seal most people associate with Greenland. Its distinctive markings down 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.

By nature, the ringed seal is 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 varies greatly but is always decorative. Ringed seals are available in both long-haired (LH) and short-haired (KH). The long-haired has a more furry appearance, while the short-haired is flatter. The short-haired ringed seal is also considerably larger than the long-haired one.

Decorative or handicraft skins? Seal skins are extremely decorative. Can be used as, among other things, rugs, cushions in chairs or sofas. Only imagination sets the limits. Seal skins behave like other leather goods regarding wear and tear and maintenance. A wonderful material for handicrafts.