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.
Nielanell goes (a wee bit) south
We are delighted to be heading just a wee bit south, to Orkney, where Niela is being hosted for a 'Meet the Maker' event at Kirkwall's gorgeous boutique, The...
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.
Nielanell in Edinburgh
We are delighted to be part of Cloth19, a really special market for designers and makers of textiles. Taking place 18-19 August at Dovecot, Edinburgh.
Shetland Wool Week 2019: what's on at Nielanell
Big news for wool week 2019! This year, as well as hosting several events in Hoswick, Niela Kalra of Nielanell will also be going up to town, and...
Competition - win a Hoswick Paint Scarf
Celebrating contemporary shetland knitwear: win a scarf from our tenth anniversary collection.
Shetland Craft Fair 2018
Support your local Shetland makers at the annual Shetland Arts & Crafts association fair, Friday 16 - Sun 18 November
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.
Shetland Wool Week 2018: What's on at Nielanell
As ever, Hoswick is a buzz of activity during Shetland Wool Week (22nd-30th September 2018). Come and soak up the atmosphere in our beautiful coastal village: Hoswick is...
Scottish Design Relay
Shetland at V&A Dundee: Niela Nell Kalra works with Shetland’s young designers.