Rule-breaking, tradition and textile innovation in Shetland knitwear – nielanell

I am a Shetland-based designer, but my knitwear is contemporary. Find out how I have learned from the traditions of Fair Isle to make a modern Shetland textile.
Learning from Fair Isle knitting to design contemporary Shetland knitwear.

Meet contemporary Scottish knitwear designer, Niela Nell Kalra – nielanell

Meet contemporary Scottish knitwear designer, Niela Nell Kalra – nielanell

Shetland Barbro's Threads

Shetland knitwear, but not as you know it – nielanell

Nielanell Shetland knitwear and branding for craft

Rule-breaking, tradition and textile innovation in Shetland knitwear – nielanell

Shetland knitwear, but not as you know it – nielanell

Shetland Wool Week

Nielanell Shetland knitwear and branding for craft

Contemporary Shetland Knitwear made in Shetland, Scotland – nielanell

About our Shetland knitwear studio – nielanell

Shetland Barbro's Threads

Nielanell Shetland knitwear and branding for craft

Textiles Shetland Museum & Archives