Shoulder Fur made of Nordic Sheepskin, As we know it here, the Vikings also had to dress sufficiently to avoid falling victim to the cold. But what were the methods back then? The animal skin, which you actually find more on the ground nowadays, was a very popular aid in the Middle Ages. Especially in the wintertime, this skin with fur was probably a warming miracle. But even when the days became longer again and the sun appeared more often, skins could still be used, for example to make the chair or stool more comfortable