For generations, passing ships were an important link between Tristan da Cunha and the outside world, with Islanders bartering produce and handmade goods for supplies and materials. Coloured wool was among the materials brought to the island, becoming part of Tristan’s long tradition of knitting and colourful designs. Today, imported wool is still used by island knitters to create warm hats, charming penguins and other handmade pieces. Explore the collection and discover crafts carrying a story of Tristan’s seafaring past.
