Ull er Føroya Gull
An old Faroese proverb says, “Ull er Føroya gull”, meaning something like “wool is Faroese gold”. This proverb truly reflects centuries of a Faroese way of life. While wool and woollen garments constituted the majority of Faroese exports, they were also the only currency for many locals. They would trade knitted garments for salt, sugar, coffee and other necessities.Knitting has always been popular in the Faroe Islands. People of all ages and from all parts of society knit, and there is, at the very least, one hand-knitted sweater or pair of woollen socks in every Faroese household. While knitting never went out of fashion, we see a revival of the importance of wool and woollen products, and there was a surge of innovation and reinterpretation of traditional patterns and methods.Creativity and utility are the hallmarks of Faroese knitwear, and in recent years, several Faroese designers and fashion brands have emerged, gaining attention worldwide. They draw inspiration from a rich Faroese knitting tradition, utilising the Faroese gold.copy: faroeislands.foThe wool collection
The sheep are shorn once a year - typically by the end of June or the beginning of July. Farmers bring the wool from all over the country when the sheep are shorn to the wool terminal. The wool is sorted into qualities, and first-class wool will be separated into different colours, packed into big bails and made ready for yarn producers.
