THE FOLLKEE JOURNAL · MATERIALS & CRAFT
Why matching sheepskin takes a generous selection, a trained eye, and time.
Place two sheepskins side by side, and you begin to notice the details. One has a slightly warmer shade. Another has longer wool, a softer curl, or a denser feel. Each is beautiful on its own—but finding pieces that look beautiful together takes skill.
At Follkee, that work is part of preparing your order. Whether you choose several chair pads or a collection of sheepskins or sheepskin rug we carefully select pieces that complement one another in color, wool length, and texture.
Every sheepskin has its own character
Sheepskin is a natural material, and variation is part of its beauty. Even pieces with the same color name can look and feel different.
Some wool falls in loose waves; some forms tighter curls. One piece may feel especially full and fluffy, while another has a smoother texture. Shades can carry warmer or cooler undertones, and color can vary within a single sheepskin.
Dyed sheepskins can have subtle differences, too. Choosing a particular color does not make every piece identical. These details give each sheepskin its character. They also make matching a set a thoughtful, hands-on process.
Beautiful separately, harmonious together
A single chair pad can look lovely on its own. When several pads sit around the same dining table, the relationship between them becomes more noticeable.
Color is only the beginning. Two pieces may share a similar shade, yet look quite different because one has long, flowing wool and the other has a shorter, denser texture.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- Color & undertone
- Shades that complement one another, including their warmer or cooler notes.
- Wool length
- A similar fullness and flow across the pieces.
- Texture & curl
- Wool that looks harmonious when the pieces sit together.
- Overall balance
- A set that feels considered as a whole.
Our aim is a thoughtfully coordinated set, with the natural differences that make genuine sheepskin special.
Why we keep a generous selection
Finding a good match requires choices. If we have only a few sheepskins available, our ability to coordinate them is limited. Keeping a substantial selection gives us more opportunities to find pieces that work well together.
That means holding enough stock to compare different shades, wool lengths, and textures—not simply enough to fill an order.
A set of six chair pads may require us to look through far more than six pieces. The larger the set, the more carefully we need to consider the group as a whole.
This is one of the less visible parts of our work: maintaining the selection that makes thoughtful matching possible.
The skill behind the selection
Inventory alone cannot create a beautiful set. The person choosing the pieces needs experience working with sheepskin.
Our crafters must recognize small differences, understand how wool affects the appearance of a piece, and judge which natural variations work well together.
Sometimes the closest color match has a noticeably different texture. Sometimes two pieces share the same wool length but have undertones that pull in different directions. Matching means weighing those details together.
That judgment develops through handling, comparing, and crafting many pieces over time. It takes patience and a trained eye.
A little conversation can make a difference
Helping you choose is part of caring for your order. If you have a particular preference—a warmer tone, a softer curl, or a fuller appearance—please message us before ordering. We’re happy to discuss what is available and help you choose.
That small exchange can help us understand what matters most to you. A color name is a starting point; a conversation gives us a fuller picture.
What to expect from a Follkee set
When you order multiple chair pads or sheepskins together, we select them with the whole set in mind.
You can expect pieces chosen to complement one another. You should also expect some natural variation in shade, texture, shape, and wool length. A coordinated set will still show the individuality of each sheepskin.
If you’re adding to an earlier purchase, a clear daylight photo can help us understand what you already have. An exact match may be difficult, especially across different batches, but it gives us a useful starting point.
A little care before your order arrives
By the time your set reaches your home, some of our most important work is already complete: looking through stock, comparing pieces, and choosing a combination that belongs together.
We hope you notice that care when you place your pads around the table or arrange your sheepskins in a room—individual pieces, each with its own character, brought together thoughtfully.
Beauty isn’t made.
It’s found.
Warm wishes,
Natalia & Bart at Follkee ♡
Let’s find pieces that belong together.
Tell us about your space, your preferred shade, or the set you have in mind.
Ask us about your set →Follkee.com, checked by Bart October 21, 2026.