Tristan da Cunha Woollen Handicrafts made to your own specifications |
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Hand-knitted garments
individually made for you
See also our separate
Woollens Page
for background to Tristan da Cunha's sheep and woollen industry |
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A Bespoke Knitting Service
Introducing the Tristan da Cunha Knitting Team
who use island wool in their products
Front row Left to Right: Pat Repetto, Janette Lavarello, Stella Rogers, Rose Glass, Amy Green, Gracie Glass, Evelyn Hagan
Back Row Left to Right: Agnes Lavarello, Jane Repetto, Martha Glass, Caroline Rogers, Trina Repetto,
Elizabeth Rogers, Catherine Glass, Sylvia Green, Martha Swain
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Exemplar of one of the first bespoke knitting projects
Janet Lavarello was commissioned to knit a long-sleeved V-necked sweater or 'gansey'
using traditional island black and white wool with a Tristan design. |
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Photographs above (also set to the customer) show:
Janet at home knitting the garment
The separate sections taking shape;
Janet with the finished garment in the Post Office and tourism Centre.
Below right : the completed garment
Why not commission your own hand-made woollen garment ? |
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W 001 Sweaters or W002 Pullovers |
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Red crew neck sweater or 'gansey'
with imported wool in 'cable' style |
Sleeveless Pullover with Albatross / Island and names design using natural black and white local sheep's wool |
V necked sweater or 'gansey'
using island black and white wool with Albatross / Island and names design |
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Ordering long sleeved Sweaters (also known as 'ganseys' on the island) or sleeveless Pullovers
Options :
Type : Sweater or Pullover
Neck : V neck or crew neck
Wool Type : Local black and white or imported coloured
Design : Stipulate Design
Size in cms : Give wrist circumference; shoulder - wrist length; neck circumference; chest and waist measurement.
Any special features : eg colour combinations
Guide prices : £28 - £60 depending on wool type, design and size
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W003 Famous Tristan Socks |
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Socks come in a range of sizes, colours and designs.
Local (black / white) or imported wool of various colours can be chosen |
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Sock Options :
Wool Type: Local black and white or imported coloured
Design type :
Plain all one colour
Single stripe above
Double stripe above
Striped
Shoe size worn :
Length from heel base to top in cms :
Length from heel to top :
Guide Prices : £8 - £11 depending on wool type, design and size
A range of socks are available immediately from stock - details on enquiry.
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W004 Woollen Hats |
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A range of styles, colours and sizes to keep you warm |
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Hat Options
Style: Bobble or Plain Top
Colour and wool combination eg Island back or white; imported black, red, blue, yellow, green etc
Design : Plain, stripes, penguin face with TDC (see above), diamonds (see above), TRISTAN, TRISTAN DA CUNHA etc
Size : Circumference of head at top of ears; Length top to bottom (include fold if required)
Guide Prices : £7 - £10 depending on wool type, design and size
A range of hats are available immediately from stock - details on enquiry.
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