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Shetland Tweed research - the 20th Century continuesRead MoreApril 3, 2021
This week the story of Shetland Tweed in the 20th Century continues.
Shetland Tweed research - The 20th CenturyRead MoreMarch 27, 2021
This week the story of Shetland Tweed continues into the 20th Century.
Discovering Textiles - Canadian Inuit tapestryRead MoreMarch 27, 2021
The Inuit People of Baffin Island, Canada started to produce tapestries in 1970, a serendipitous melding of hand skills and the traditional art of storytelling.
Article of the Week - number fifty-two - a t-shirtRead MoreMarch 20, 2021
Each week one article from the collection is chosen to highlight in the blog. This time it is "Ewe and Eye" by New Zealand artist, Barry Cleavin.
The Shetland Tweed Company's new shopRead MoreJanuary 23, 2021
The Shetland Tweed Company has a new online shop!
The ArcticRead MoreDecember 5, 2020
A new exhibition has reopened at the British Museum in London: Arctic: Culture and Climate .
KolamRead MoreSeptember 5, 2020
Kolam is the Asian art and craft of making patterns out of ground rice to greet the start of each day.
Article of the Week number twenty eight - a Dilana rug and a runner. Read MoreAugust 22, 2020
Each week, an item (or two) is selected for inclusion in the blog. This time, a Dilana rug and runner.
Article of the Week number twenty seven - a Manatunga throwRead MoreAugust 15, 2020
Each week an article from the collection in studio is selected for the blog. This week it is a throw from New Zealand.
Article of the Week - number fifteenRead MoreMay 15, 2020
Each week a piece from the collection in the studio is highlighted in the blog. This week it is a New Zealand hanging.