Saving Fair Isle Knitting Tradition by Mati Ventrillon - Part 1

Fair Isle, the most remote inhabited island in the UK (03:22) 

Today, a crofting community of 54 permanent inhabitants (07:27) 

Mati first encounter with Fair Isle and application process to move there (12:14)

Discovery of Fair Isle knitting and of its role throughout history (17:50) 

Research and launch of the brand after the dissolution of the knitting cooperative  (28:21) 

Bringing Fair Isle knitwear on-line and development of the bespoke service  (34:33) 

The Walpole Group “Crafted UK” Mentoring programme (36:06)

Development of FAIR ISLE ARTISANS to pass on the Fair Isle knitting skills (37:10) 

The growth of the business is limited by the space available on the island (39:47)

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Mentioned in this episode   National Trust for Scotland  and Walpole Crafted  

Host: Leekei Tang

Contact: hello (at) betterbusinessfounder.com

Music credits: Mister Sunny Face by Wayne Jones / Blue Skies by Silent Partner / Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes