

Bosulval studios, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8XA
Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8XA
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How I developed and made a new jumper inspired by a century old traditional guernsey. It is always a joy to bring new life to old, treasured knitwear, but creating a replica of a century old garment felt like a particularly special task. For a recent commission I was asked to develop a womens jumper that would be a gift that honoured an old, well worn and loved fishermans guernsey, a sentimental family heirloom passed down through generaetions, and dating back to around 1900. The client loved th

A selection of our vests and jumpers are now certified with British Wool, ensuring their qualitiy and authenticity.

A collaborative film by Nick Whitworth, featuring Rich Adams of Argoe NewlynRich Adams grew up in Newlyn, a fishing harbour and village that lies not far West of Penzance. With a family business in fish wholesale, Rich has a natural understanding of the industry that shapes the community here, although having moved away for a period of time (studying photography, working in kitchens and learning the art of furniture making), he returned to Newlyn with a fresh outlook. Rich’s work as @forgotten.f