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 | Wool ! |   |  |
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 |  on March 15, 2005 |
To buy a pullover woven in local wool that has kept, at least partly, it's suint is a must. They are nearly waterproof (at least drizzleproof) and will last a lifelong ! Look at this brand new one ! It is in perfect condition and seems to be brand new, doesn't it ? Actually, it was bought 25 years ago and I wear it every winter, especially for cross country skiing !! When I say it will last a lifelong, it is an understatement ! |
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| Sirri: high fashion, traditional knits | | |
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 |  on May 24, 2005 |
There are a few high-fashion knitwear shops in the Faroes that combine tradition with cutting edge. One such place is Sirri, in Tórshavn. http://www.sirri.fo/default.as You can find incredible blankets, sweaters, hats, jackets, and other knitwear for men, women, and children. (They also sell wool yarn) They specialize in a semi-deconstructed look made from felted Faroese wool. |
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| Töting: Knitwear |  | |
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 |  on July 28, 2003 |
The Faroe Islands are famous for it's woollen wear and you will find examples on sale in various shops in the capital Tórshavn and the airport at Vágar. There is also the Töting factory shop at Gøta. Traditional Faroese design sweaters which will keep the worst of the inclement weather at bay and keep you warm too. They are not cheap, expect to pay the equivalent of £80.00 for a sweater |
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| SMS: Shopping fun... | | |
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| on September 19, 2002 |
SMS is the mall in the Faroe Islands. Yes, there is a mall. It's great, but don't forget to check out all the other little shops. SMS is a great place to go check out books on the Faroes, and see all the different goods available there. There is also a music store upstairs that has lots of contemporary and traditional Faroese CDs. Just like any mall, it has clothing stores and a food court too. The Faroese are generally quite stylish people. So it can be really fun to check out the clothes there. |
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| Tax Free - not only knitwear... | | |
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 |  on June 15, 2006 |
The Faroe Islands are not members of the European Union. Therefore, every tourist can get around 20 Percent tax (danish:Moms, german: Mehrwertsteuer) back, when he leaves the islands. You only need a taxfree-cheque issued by the shop you purchased your things. And nearly all shops on the islands are issuing that cheques. And the big advance at the Faroese compared with other Non-EU-Areas: Not only souvenir-shops, or shops with extra-high prices for tourists are taking part in that system! Look for example for electronics, cell-phones and a new pair of trousers. You are not paying the price, an ordinary islander has to pay. You are getting it 20 percent cheaper! And if there is a discount sale: You will even get it 20 Percent cheaper then the discounted price!!! Have a look for everything! |
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| HMBS: Faroese sweaters from Tøting | | |
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 |  on February 1, 2008 |
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| Tøting: Faroe Islands sweaters | | |
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| on February 1, 2008 |
An old Faroese saying goes "wool is the gold of the Faroes". From the Viking age up to this century, wool and wool products have been of major importance for the existence of the Faroe Islanders. Tøting is the Faroese word for “wool work”. In the village of Gøta you will find the knitwear factory Tøting, a small family business that has been buying wool, spinning yarn and knitting jerseys for more than a generation. The comfortable Tøting jerseys and cardigans are perfect for leisure and more formal wear. knitted sweaters and jackets 155 USD for a sweater, they ship free |
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