Journal

A celebration of the South Asian diaspora and a glimpse into how my own heritage informs my work as a designer.

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.

Twilight is back. In Shetland, at this time of year, the days quickly begin to lengthen.

There is no off season in our busy studio.

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's future in knitting: Niela Nell Kalra writes for the Shetland Wool Week Annual on V&A Dundee's inspiring project for young people.

Shetland at V&A Dundee: Niela Nell Kalra works with Shetland’s young designers.

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...