Marjun BiskopstoMarjun Biskopstø, birth date 4/18/1960 Faroese, living in Kvívík in The Faroe Islands Education: 2014 - History and culture of Textiles 1996 - psychiatric nurse 1985 - hospital nurse We descend from a family were handicrafts have been a natura and important part of daily life and the knowledge and expertise has been handed over for generations. The special interest in textiles and artisan work has been passed from mother to daughter going back 4 generations. Sharing this same interest, it was natural for us to make this book together. We wished to shed a light upon our beautiful Faroese cultural heritage. Letting people discover it in a new light, and thus, when knitting these historical patterns, honoring the artisans before our time. Read More Read Less