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
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