Shawls: in praise of a classic piece of Scottish knitwear.
In Scotland, it's definitely shawl season. Maybe you're not sure how you might wear one of these versatile pieces of knitwear? Let Niela give you some ideas...
Stories and South Asian Heritage Month
A celebration of the South Asian diaspora and a glimpse into how my own heritage informs my work as a designer.
South Asian Heritage Month & Shetland knitwear
Using layered narratives within her Ebb-stanes design, Niela connects her home in the Shetland landscape with the experience of her relatives during the Partition of India.
Lightweight, breathable summer knitwear
Several of our versatile pieces are well suited to be worn all year, as part of a system of layers. But our Saand holiday jumper has become so...
Craft futures
How might immersive technologies be used in knitwear design? Niela has put on a headset to find out! Join us at an online event to hear more.
The ON season
There is no off season in our busy studio.
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?
Shetland Wool Week Annual 2018
Shetland's future in knitting: Niela Nell Kalra writes for the Shetland Wool Week Annual on V&A Dundee's inspiring project for young people.
Scottish Design Relay
Shetland at V&A Dundee: Niela Nell Kalra works with Shetland’s young designers.
Bringing the Haar to London
Textile designer Niela Nell Kalra and artist Karlyn Sutherland collaborate for Future Heritage, part of Decorex, London.
