Visserstruien : Traditional Dutch Ganseys
21.10.2017 - 25.02.2018
Exhibition of fishermen’s knitwear created by textile expert Stella Ruhe to mark this North Sea phenomenon - an art form and chapter in women’s history which came dangerously close to being forgotten but now inspires contemporary designers, knitters, writers, curators and historians the world over.
The exhibition showcases over 30 of Stella’s hand-knitted garments based on her extensive research of traditional designs.
21 October 2017 - 25 February 2018
Admission included in museum entry
Mon - Sat: 10.00 - 4.30; Sun: 12 - 4.30
last admissions 1 hour before closing.
More on Stella’s work can be found on her website: Traditional Dutch Ganseys
Produced with the generous support of the Anstruther Common Good Fund administered by Fife Council.
