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Highland Objects Podcasts - Fishermans Gansey

Fishermans Gansey

Highland Objects Podcasts

06/11/21 • 9 min

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A gansey is a warm and largely waterproof jumper that was used by fishermen. Knitting a gansey requires great skill. Each had a very distinctive and intricate pattern It is alleged that the patterns either represented a family group or a local community. The theory was that if a fisherman were washed overboard, the gansey pattern would identify his family or community. Around fifty different patterns have been identified.


Location Wick Heritage Museum Wick KW1 5EY



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06/11/21 • 9 min

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