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SKYESKYNS, THE SCOTTISH
SHEEPSKIN SPECIALIST
ISLE OF SKYE
Established in 1983, Skyeskyns, based in to produce the most beautiful and durable
Waternish on the beautiful Isle of Skye, is the fleeces.
sole remaining commercial and exhibition
woolskin tannery in Scotland.
These products include single sheepskins
in a variety of natural colours, larger
Skyeskyns is now run by the second natural shaped rugs made up of several generation of the Hartwell family who are fleeces sheepskin bean bags, pouffes and helping to steer the business through the 21st cushions, as well as cow and reindeer hides. Century, producing and stocking the highest Sumptuous mosaic sheepskin rugs, exclusive quality, hand-crafted sheepskins, leather and to Skyeskyns, are available in a range of sizes The Skyeskyns team have experience working
woollen goods, and adapting the business to and colour variations, adding luxury, texture with interior designers and architects and,
fit with the highest possible environmental and comfort to any setting. together with their in-house tanners and
After hugely successful trials, Skyeskyns has seamstresses, are happy to discuss any
and sustainability goals.
bespoke requirements for tailor-made
The two generations of the Hartwell family recently moved to mimosa (or veg) tanning share a passion for working in and with all of their sheepskins, a biodegradable and the landscape, conserving and cherishing natural process. An ancient, traditional hand both artisan skills and the environment. crafted and natural process, mimosa tanning Skyeskyns Ltd
Lambskins have always been a by-product of travels into the past to take the business [email protected]
farming in Britain, where we have the highest forward into a sustainable future, allowing 17 Lochbay
standards of animal welfare. Skyeskyns works for the production of the very best quality Waternish
closely with their mostly Scottish and British sheepskins the business has ever produced Isle of Skye
suppliers to ensure that all their lambskins and cementing the Skyeskyns reputation for IV55 8GD
are ethically sourced and carefully selected quality. www.skyeskyns.co.uk
products.