Plus, delving beyond the gorgeous visual surface of these rustic portraits, there’s an extra layer of meaning. The iconic imagery of rural Irish life recorded in The National Library of Ireland’s early photography collections, along with the true-to-life paintings and sketches found in the archives of The National Gallery of Ireland, provide us with some of the most beautiful and remarkable illustrations of Irish country life. Nonetheless, there’s a certain romanticism associated with traditional dress. In contrast to today’s concept of dressing as an expression of ‘the self’, our ancestors’ style choices were largely shaped by the customs and culture of the society they were born in to.įor present-day ‘fashionistas’, this scenario would seem like a painfully stiflingly arrangement anyone who truly adores fashion, would be appalled by the societal and cultural restrictions that our ancestors were normally compelled to adhere to! We constantly look to the past when creating new collections we fuse the traditional and the contemporary we believe that the type of lasting wool-rich garments that our ancestors would have worn are always a cut-above the trend for synthetic fibres and the ‘throw-away’ approach of ‘fast fashion’. Our humble origins as a local family-run woollen mills has not been forgotten. In fact, we believe that the very essence of our brand is firmly rooted in a sense of affinity with all those who have knitted and stitched gorgeous woollen garments in Ireland over the centuries. Our designs, our inspiration and unique sense of style are all shaped by our solid respect for Ireland’s substantial artisan tradition – we remain true to the centuries’ old ‘cottage skills’ that have helped shape our national textiles heritage.īased in Blarney since 1823, we have an intuitive awareness of Irish culture and tradition. Ireland’s rich cultural history and heritage is communicated through its ‘history of fashion’…The simple colour or texture of an outfit could hint at the location of the wearer’s hometown, or even indicate an individual’s exact social position.ĭigital Market Specialist, Blarney Woollen MillsĪs an Irish design house focusing on heritage styles and artisan fashion, Blarney Woollen Mills maintains strong links with the past. However, far from solely providing useful designer ‘inspo’, traditional clothing and handmade folk garments reveal a unique insight into Irish life and customs as experienced in days gone by. ‘Heritage Fashion’ often involves drawing inspiration from traditional dress to shape outstanding new fashion collections. Capes, Shawls and The Timeless Charm of Heritage Fashion
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