Neil has worked as an art teacher and woodworker and has read and traveled widely through Afghanistan to the Mediterranean, being fascinated by its rich and diverse history and culture. Over a lifetime, Neil has collected hand-made items from village and nomadic peoples such as these colourful hand-knotted bags. He lives in rural NSW Australia where friends make hand-spun and dyed wools which are used for the authentic restoration of these beautiful bags. Each is then gently washed so that they are clean, strong and ready for use.