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)===================CONNECT WITH MATI VENTRILLON
https://www.mativentrillon.co.uk/===================Mentioned in this episode National Trust for Scotland and Walpole Crafted Host: Leekei TangContact: hello (at) betterbusinessfounder.comMusic credits: Mister Sunny Face by Wayne Jones / Blue Skies by Silent Partner / Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes