Angus MacPhee - Weaver of Grass

Grass Shirt Angus MacPhee

I've known about the work of Angus MacPhee and it has amazed by its beauty and power. Angus MacPhee was born in the township of Iochdar, South Uist in 1916. He grew up on a traditional croft where he worked alongside his father after leaving school at 14. At this time his talent for music (he sang and played the chanter), tending animals and 'making things' was recognised. The latter would keep him occupied for almost 50 years of his life, making, creating, and constructing the most elaborate and amazing grass garments and objects. Angus spent this major part of his life in Craig Dunain, a psychiatric hospital on the outskirts of Inverness.

Joyce Laing has written a lovely book angus MacPhee - Weaver of Grass, picked it up on Sunday and couldn't put it down. An insight into a remarkable mind.