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Shetland Wool Used In New Museum Blinds

Shetland's fine wool is universally admired and nowadays it can be found not only in the jumpers, scarves and shawls traditionally made in the islands but in newer products such as a range of high-quality carpeting in natural colours and a variety of rugs and throws.

Now, the wool has made an appearance in the Café Restaurant at the Shetland Museum and Archives, in blinds designed by Angharad Mclaren. During a spell as weaver in residence at the Centre for Creative Industries in Yell, she had designed a scarf for the Museum and Archives shop. As Angharad explains: ‘The Shetland Amenity Trust liked my scarves so much they asked me to create blinds for the Café Restaurant. The design is inspired by the scarves as well as the colourful moors of the isles and influenced by Shetland's rich textiles heritage'. The blinds also help to absorb sound, creating a quieter atmosphere.