Pisifik, souvenir shops etc: Furs
by Saagar
Furs are sold at supermarkets, in particularily I noticed the Pisifik stores, and a more varied selection is available at tourist shops, souvenir stores, tourist agencies etc.
It is common to wear local furs in Greenland, and some of the fur clothing is also made for an international market. The main furs you'll come across are from ringed seals and greenland seals. Baby seal furs were never a Greenlandic tradition, so this you will not find. Fancy polar bear furs are not avialable, only pants. The polar bear hide/fur is deliberately cut into strips for local clothes making, not for sale to an international clientele. Full furs, if you find them, are probably legal imports from Canada. The fur hunt and trade is made under CITES supervision, and unusual items will carry a CITES certificate. If not, inquire and do not buy.However, most common fur clothing like vests, anoraks and more...