We make heritage pieces in small sustainable batches with natural fibres, trusted makers, and the belief that the best things are worth taking time over.
Future Heirlooms x Niao
Niao began with an heirloom Aran jumper belonging to our founder’s grandfather. A piece that held comfort and the kind of craftsmanship that lasts. Inspired by our heritage and nature, we craft our knits in small sustainable batches with trusted makers, and the belief that the best things are worth taking time over.
Our first collection began with good friends at an Alpaca farm in Somerset, England, where we still produce most of our knitwear. We are proud to work with a mix of regenerative farmers and small female owned studios across Ireland and the UK to design and manufacture.
All of our knits are made from natural fibres, specially sourced for softness, breathability, quality and traceability. We craft with British alpaca, the finest Scottish and Italian wools, and Donegal cashmere silk yarns.
IN THE PRESS
"Inspired by the textures and quiet groundedness of nature, NIAO looks to the natural world, movement, and organic structure to craft knitwear that feels instinctive and artful. Each limited edition is made in the UK and Ireland using inherently soft, pure fibres to create pieces with distinctive design and heritage."
British Vogue
"NIAO approaches knitwear with a slower, more considered philosophy - creating pieces designed to be worn, reparied and kept for years rather than seasons. Rooted in craftmanship and inspired by a lifelong connection to nature, the brand focused on timeless silouettes, natural fibres and thoughful production without relying on trend-driven consumption or synthetic blends."
Country Town & House Magazine
"Investment knit: For an investment piece that will last for years, consider NIAO, founded in Northern Ireland by deisgner Niaobh Beatty, who comes from a long line of dressmakers and tailoresses. She produces in small, sustainable batches made with natural fibres."
The Irish Times Newspaper
"The brand began with a cardigan passed down from her grandfather - something worn repeatedly not just for warmth, but for the feeling and memories it carried. That idea now underpins NIAO: pieces designed to be lived in, kept, and passed down over time ... beyond the aesthetic side, NIAO was built from a very strong belief that clothing should be made with honesty and integrity."
IMAGE Magazine