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.
Returning light
Twilight is back. In Shetland, at this time of year, the days quickly begin to lengthen.
The ON season
There is no off season in our busy studio.
Shawl season brings migrating words
What do you call the brilliantly simple garments that you throw around your shoulders? While thinking about the word hap, we discovered a surprising history behind the word shawl.
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.
Nielanell at Bonhoga Gallery, Shetland
Contemporary Shetland - art & design I was delighted when the team at Bonhoga Gallery approached me, and asked to show some of my work in the Gallery's...