Craft, textiles, and cultural assets in the Northern Isles: innovation from tradition in the Shetland Islands

This article explores design innovation approaches in the creative economy in the Northern Isles of Scotland, specifically, the Shetland archipelago, focusing on the textiles sector. Shetland has a rich history of craft work, including Fair Isle knitting and lace making. We contend that the value of...

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Main Authors: Lynn-Sayers McHattie, Katherine Champion, Cara Broadley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Island Studies Journal 2018-06-01
Series:Island Studies Journal
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