Shetland knitwear, but not as you know it
Contemporary in design and colour, Nielanell knitwear is individually made and hand-finished by local craftspeople in Scotland's Shetland Islands—home to a rich knitting heritage.
Always making, our designer Niela Nell Kalra also produces collections of unique handspun yarn.
About us
Our island knitwear design studio
Nielanell was established in Hoswick, in 2008, by textile designer Niela Nell Kalra.
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Meet the designer
From lawyer to knitwear designer
A change of career brought Niela Nell Kalra to Shetland, and into the world of knitwear.
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Visit Nielanell
In person & virtually
We are based in Hoswick, a small village in the South Mainland of Shetland. Visit the studio shop or make a virtual trip!
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Contemporary knit design
From modern takes on Scottish tradition, to original and unusual garments
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Ethos & sustainability
Our alternative shetland knitwear is designed for wearing, not for trend following.
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What you say...
NOT fast fashion but quality lifetime wear.
Nielanell customer, 2021
I wear one of your jackets when I want to feel powerful
Julie, 2021
I so very much appreciate the design aspect of each line - unique and clearly well considered
Nielanell customer, 2021
Summer in Hoswick
As is traditional, at Nielanell the season began in May with the opening of the studio shop. It’s been a different kind of spring and summer, but what...
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The story of Rani
A contemporary Shetland knitwear collection inspired by thinking about home, and what that means. Where has been home, and where is home now?
Rooted in the past, reminded of a future.
This summer I have found myself reacting by gravitating towards the most primitive of processes and materials: hand-spinning yarn.
