The rigg cape is nielanell’s bestseller—it comes in a myriad of colourways and suits everyone, worn poncho or cape-style.
Design
Incredibly useful, this cape is a great extra layer. The design itself is simple, but the ridged Rigg fabric makes this a lovely, textural piece. Quite a few of our customers have these in a couple of different colours. Recently we've been told they are great for meetings on Zoom!
Colour
We make a myriad of very small edition colourways, most of which won't be repeated!
Materials & Manufacture
- 65% extra-fine merino wool
- 35% supersheen acrylic—a combination of fibres of superior quality and carefully sourced from Italy
- Made in the Shetland Islands, Scotland
Sizing & fit
Sizes available: one size
- A (width): 75cm
- B (length at longest point): 56cm
Fit notes
Size is very approximate due to the stretch, scrunch and drape of the Rigg textile. Can be easily worn by all shapes and sizes. The cape can be rotated and worn in various ways: as shown in the diagram; straight across the front with more length over the arms; asymmetrical.
The Rigg collection: design process and inspiration
There are many ways in which tradition can inspire. My bestselling knitwear collection, Rigg, borrows a principle from Fair Isle knitting.
Rigg pieces are not influenced by how Fair Isle knitting looks. Instead, inspiration came from the construction of these traditional pieces. In particular I became really interested in how air is knitted into Fair Isle garments, and the way this contributes to warmth and their characteristic, lofty handle.
The reverse of the Rigg knitted textile: tension-creating 'floats' of yarn create pockets of air
By manipulating tension during the knitting process, the Rigg fabric is pulled into soft ridges, which creates the pockets of air in this delightfully squishy fabric.
Great for travelling, Rigg pieces can be rolled up and popped in your bag.
