Shetland knitwear, but not as you know it
Contemporary colour, pattern and texture by Niela Nell Kalra
Nielanell Shetland knitwear is individually made and hand-finished by local craftspeople.
The Shetland Islands, Scotland's northmost archipelago, are home to a rich knitting heritage.
Knitting is still part of daily life here. Working in her own contemporary style, designer Niela Nell Kalra is part of Shetland’s vibrant textile community.
Contemporary knitwear
Browse all knitwearChristmas in Hoswick
Join us in Hoswick on Wednesday 6th December for a late shopping evening. The Nielanell studio will be open, along with our neighbours Karlin Anderson Jewellery Design, Shetland Woollen...
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...
Knitwear spotting
One of the pleasures of Shetland Wool Week is meeting people and admiring their beautiful knitwear!
Nielanell at Shetland Wool Week 2023
Open studio and behind the scenes tour in at Nielanell, Hoswick and Makers Market, Lerwick
The design process
ReadWhat you say...
NOT fast fashion but quality lifetime wear.
Nielanell customer, 2021
I wear one of your jackets when I want to feel powerful
Julie, 2021
I so very much appreciate the design aspect of each line - unique and clearly well considered
Nielanell customer, 2021