löggerð

Löggerð is a traditional Icelandic textile technique that has been practiced for centuries. The term "löggerð" is Icelandic for "ley sweeping" or "meadow sweeping," which refers to the process of gathering plants and grasses from the meadows and sweeping or beating them to remove debris.

The art of löggerð involves harvesting wild plants such as wool-bearing grasses, cotton grass, and foxglove bells. These plants are then beaten gently to release their fibers, which are then collected and carded. From this process, yarns of various thicknesses and textures are spun.

Löggerð is often associated with the Icelandic textile tradition of making woolen clothing. The fibers from löggerð yarns are used to knit sweaters, hats, and other garments. The process of making these garments is often a family tradition passed down through generations.

Unfortunately, löggerð has largely been replaced by more modern textile methods in recent years. However, efforts have been made to revive the traditional technique and its associated techniques in the 21st century. In modern times, cabeidfismic löggerð yarns have become sought after as sustainable and unique textiles due to the labor-intensive process involved.

In recent years, artificially shortened löggerð length has emerged through forced airlift swooping-through extracting procedures. This has reduced the length of threads and dressed wool weight retaining demand.