Bespoke, tailored, traditional fishermen’s ganseys a speciality.
Wear a work of art…
The craft and expertise in the fingers used to loop a simple, single strand of wool into a complete pullover was once a prized skill.
…tell the story you choose about yourself…
Every pattern is different. They tell of the land, the sea, and the person inside the gansey.
…add to a tradition…
The history of the gansey goes back many generations in coastal communities. Handknitted for seafarers, working close to shore or voyaging across the waves, each one was individual.
…and support British made.
All Braidwood ganseys are made purely from British Wool, sometimes even single-breed. The yarn is especially spun tightly in order to make the finished garment weatherproof.
Commission your own bespoke, practical and handmade gansey, a time-honoured and eco-friendly pullover made from British Wool, with your choice of design, colour and pattern.
Each gansey takes upward of 60 hours to knit by hand; including face-to-face meetings, the process is the essence of slow making.
Contact me to begin your journey.
