The mittens were made with a leather trim and sheepskin lining. On the childrens pair I only used the fur for the back of the hand and the palm and thumb are made from leather. I also rolled out some of the sheepskin around the cuff, which I think looks really cute on the kids pair.
If you would like to order a pair please note that I can only ship to Canada as seal fur is illegal in the US and EU. Please visit my shop by clicking on the link above for more information.
The fur for these mittens is harp seal and comes from northern Canadian fishing communities. The people that hunt these animals depend greatly on this practise for food, clothing and income. In Canada it is illegal to hunt baby white coat seals, and any seal fur I use comes from an adult animal. The seal hunt is a very important way of life for many traditional communities in Canada. I support the seal hunt, and the communities that depend on it. If you have any questions or opinions about seal fur I would gladly hear them. Please comment or email me.
