On Friday evening I went with OH to the 2023 Shetland Craft Fair at the Clickimin Leisure Complex. I had a quick perusal but left without buying much – mostly because I could not do my shopping in secret and OH is not an enthusiastic shopper.
So, this morning, hoping the fair would be fairly empty, I returned with all the time in the world and two like-minded friends.
The annual Craft Fair is organised by Shetland Arts & Crafts Association – showcasing “unique woodcraft, knitwear, textiles, fine art and more. Inspired by Shetland’s dramatic scenery, heritage and culture, Shetland Arts and Crafts producers offer a unique and diverse range of crafts, from the islands’ traditional knitwear designs, handed down through generations, to more modern and highly original craft work.”
All I can say is wow, and I got much of my Christmas shopping done too but no, sadly, no one is receiving a beautifully crafted Hardanger fiddle this year!
I had to physically stop myself from buying Christmas presents for myself!
But I might have added to my “secret soap stash” just because lovely soap is my luxury and a necessity.
And, yes, I possibly got a few edible things for later.
I even found a well-made klibber so if you’re interested in buying one, let me know and I will pass your details onwards.
These are called “creepies” – a traditional milking stool or to creep nearer to the fire.
And of course Shetland Reel gin – free samples – and I might’ve had a few for my breakfast!
When I looked at my watch, I suddenly saw that we had been there three hours. A perfect way to spend a Sunday morning, drinking free samples of gin and shopping! My idea of heaven.
It’s very beautiful but does the Hardanger violin have all those extra tuning keys ?
So many lovely things, as you say. I have to be dragged screaming from wonderful craft fairs like this. You were very brave to go back !!
Yes, it does.
Lovely! What a sumptuous array! I particularly like the water pictures and the wildflower hedge (or row).
I could have spent a lot of money at your fair! Some gorgeous things.
Gasp! The chess sets!
What are “dibbles” for? And – what’s a “klibber”?
Phantastic array of beautiful things!
I just love it some day I have to go and see it myself. Thank you so much for sharing- I read your posts almost every day
There are so many lovely and interesting things at this craft fair! I’d have found gifts but a lot more would have been gifts to myself. The leather knitting belts caught my eye, as did the various jewelry items. That sheep pin would look perfect on a couple of my shawls.
I’d also like to know what is a klibber?
https://myshetland.co.uk/the-shetland-klibber/
https://www.yalajewelleryshetland.co.uk/yowes
I need that sheep face and chicken print. What lovely crafts you let us peruse with you, sans gin.
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So many wonderful things, and so much more interesting than what I usually see at craft fairs. I am very jealous!
Oh, I so so look forward to your yearly craft fair post! My favorite!!
I so envy you, Frances! I would kill to have something like this near me – it looks like the front-page of Etsy come to life!