Third Drawer Down presents Vík Prjónsdóttir to Australia – 27.03.2010

Direct from the land of geothermal spas, glaciers and magnificent waterfalls, Third Drawer Down Museum of Art Souvenirs presents Iceland’s Vík Prjónsdóttir, woollen capes and blankets. Currently available in Iceland, Europe and the USA, Vík Prjónsdóttir is now available in Australia exclusively from Third Drawer Down from 1st April 2010.

Vík Prjónsdóttir was created in 2005 by the designers Brynhildur Pálsdóttir, Egill Kalevi Karlsson, Guðfinna Mjöll Magnúsdóttir, Hrafnkell Birgisson, Þuríður Rós Sigurþórsdóttir and the Icelandic knitting factory Víkurprjón. Inspired by myths and stories, from the past as well from the present, Vík Prjónsdóttir is fascinated by nature as well as urban life, evident in her esoteric woollen designs. A belief in the beyond and respect for the hidden world, Vík Prjónsdóttir has a passion for local cultures, materials and production.

The Vík Prjónsdóttir designs are produced by Víkurprjón Ltd, a knitting factory located in Vík, only 200 kilometres from Reykjavík. The company is one of the oldest knitwear producers in Iceland and uses only the best quality local Icelandic sheep wool and traditional methods.

Behind the scenes of Vík Prjónsdóttir from Vík Prjónsdóttir on Vimeo.

The first Vík Prjónsdóttir collection to grace the Australian shores includes;

Shield of Wings

Twosome

Baby Seal Pelt

Hidden World

Seal Pelt