Seal fur is beautiful, durable, and is being used in both traditional and modern ways in fashion and home décor. There’s nothing quite like the striking natural patterns in natural seal fur, or the softness and quality of well-tanned seal leather.
Across Canada, dozens of crafters, artisans, designers, and commercial operations are embracing this natural and versatile textile. If you’re looking for a seal pelt, seal fur boats, slippers, coat, accessories or anything else—including a custom piece—you’ve come to the right place. Below is a starter list of businesses and artisans who work with sealskin, organized by category.
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Sealskin clothing and boots
These businesses have relatively large and diverse selections of sealskin clothing, from fashion boots to cozy hats. Browse the selection and see just how far seal has come in the fashion world.
Always in Vogue: clothing, outerwear, boots, accessories, children’s products
Bilodeau Canada: clothing, outerwear, boots, accessories, children’s products, home decor
Fourrures Grenier: clothing, outerwear, accessories, boots, slippers
Fur Culture: clothing, outerwear, handbags, wallets, mittens, children’s products
Natural Boutique: clothing, outerwear, boots, accessories Instagram
Rachel Drouin Créations: mitts, purses, jewelries, baby slippers, other accessories Facebook
Rannva: clothing, outerwear, accessories, children’s products
Sealskin Treasures: clothing, outerwear, boots, accessories, children’s products
Ujaraatsiaq’s Garments: jackets, dresses, vests, custom orders Instagram
Upinngaaq Designs: purses, bags, jewelries, bow tie
Victoria’s Arctic Fashion: outerwear
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Seal pelts
Perhaps you have a piece of furniture you’d like to upholster using seal fur. Maybe you like the look of a seal pelt as a wall-hanging or throw; perhaps you’d like to try your hand at seal craftwork yourself. Seal pelts, of different grades, natural or dyed, can be purchased through a number of businesses across Canada.
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Slippers and more
Sealskin is warm, waterproof, and durable—great for boots, but also for slippers and mukluks. Visit these artisans for a wide selection of cozy footwear, many accented with colourful trims and beadwork.
Chrissy Chiasson-Bessey: custom orders; slippers available at Indigenous Artists’ Market
ENB Artisan: shoes, mitts, cushions
North Fox Creative Studio: slippers, mitts, hats, more Instagram
Northern Light Traditional Crafts: mukluks, slippers
Sandra’s Slippers: slippers
Sapangak: slippers, jewelry, more
Sealskin Sewn with Love: mitts and slippers
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Jewelry
Take time to browse the websites or Facebook/Instagram page of the talented artists and craftspeople below. Many of the items you’ll see there feature seal fur, as well as bone, leather, and stunning beadwork. A number of the artists do custom work and one-of-a-kind pieces. And many offer other products beyond jewelry.
Annie A Kilabuk Crafts: jewelry, mitts
Appik Beads: jewelry
BEvAD: jewelry, slippers
Cedar Fox Beads: hair accessories, baby slippers, jewelry
Chinu Designs: earrings Instagram
Clare Dawn Studio: jewelry, accessories
Created by Vivianne Sheshamush: jewelry, custom
Daphne Calvin: jewelry, clothing
Designs by Latoya B: jewelry
Destiny Thomas Designs: jewelry, keychains
Emma’s Qisik Jewelry: jewelry
Ivalucreations by Olepika: jewelry
Lally PB: jewelry
lilinuk creations: jewelry, mitts
Inuk 360: jewelry
Lucy’s Handicrafts: earrings, headbands, custom
Naomi Bourque: jewelry
Nuutuittuq Beadwork: jewelry
She was a free spirit : earrings
Snowfly: earrings , purse, seal cuffs
The Flowered Raven: jewelry Instagram
YAYA Inspirations: jewelry
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Accessories and home decor
These businesses focus on the extras—the hats and purses and pillows and art and upholstery—that can elevate both your wardrobe and your home.
B Design NL: hats, wallets, decorations
Blaine Myles: wall art, Christmas decorations, bowties Instagram
Fur Canada: Clothing, home decor, accessories Instagram
Labrador Upholstery: custom sealskin upholstery Facebook
Natural Canadian Fur Products: hats, men’s gauntlet
PQ Upholstery: furniture, custom sealskin upholstery
Sisson Furs and Leathers: purse, mittens, boots
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Remember: when you buy Canadian seal products you’re supporting Canadian artists, communities, and businesses. You’re also investing in clothing, keepsakes, and gifts that will last for many years to come.
Read more about all-Canadian seal fur and leather products.