Traditional Crafts Of Ireland
Posted on Wednesday, April 11th, 2007 at 10:12 am
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The HANDS Series Box Set $199.99 A series of fascinating and unique documentaries on Traditional Irish Crafts and Lifestyles, where the emphasis is on the skill of human hands rather than on machines. There are thirty-four TV half-hours, and three one-hour programs made by David & Sally Shaw-Smith…. |
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Irish Tailors Film $29.99 In this fascinating programme we look at the craft and history of Michael Johnson & his son Michael, bespoke tailors in Tullow, Co. Carlow. We follow the making and fitting of a suit using traditional skills which include the measuring, pattern-making, cutting, sewing, and careful fitting of a hand-crafted suit. We see the use of traditional tools such as the Tailor’s Goose, the lapboard and plonk… |
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Dublin Woolen Mill $29.99 Kilmanham Mill is a 150 year old, water-powered woollen mill on the River Camac in Dublin. Here we see textile designer Noirin Pye and her brother John O’Louglin Kennedy, owners of The Weaver’s Shed, preparing wool, dying the fleece, spinning it into yarn, and weaving it on hand looms into a range of fine tweeds in many beautiful colours. The finished fabric is then washed and finished. The mill b… |
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Kathy Ireland Home by Martin Mission Pasadena 60-1/2-Inch Full-Sized Tall Entertainment TV Console; 36-Inch Height $1,201.00 Warm up your home or office with our Mission Pasadena Collection, inspired by the rustic Mission designs of America’s yesteryear. With smooth, simple shaping and the glow of vibrantly finished wood, Mission Pasadena lends your home a classic look with calming natural appeal. The glow of natural wood, the mission-inspired finish and decorative structures make this collection warm and rustic. Dimen… |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Ireland Invites You poster from Mary Evans $29.99 Photo Puzzle, Ireland Invites You poster. Poster promoting Ireland as a holiday destination showing a fisherman seated on a stool at a harbour intent on making a fishing net. Chosen by Mary Evans. 10×14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5×7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi. This item is shi… |
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Contemporary Irish Knits $11.59 Celebrate the Irish countryside and create one-of-a-kind knitted projectsThe patterns found in Contemporary Irish Knits showcase traditional Aran knitting patterns to create the more fitted and flattering shapes that modern knitters prefer. You’ll get 18 patterns for making one-of-a-kind Irish knits, encapsulating projects for women’s, children, and men’s wardrobe pieces, and accessories like bags… |
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Celtic Art: The Methods of Construction (Dover Art Instruction) $4.99 This unique volume clearly demonstrates simple geometric techniques for making intricate knots, interlacements, spirals, Kellstype initials, human and animal figures in distinctive Celtic style. Features over 500 illustrations…. |
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Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls $13.45 Timeless and beautiful shawls from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales in an array of shapes with openwork, textured stitches, and lace edgings. Everything you need to know to design and knit your own shawls is provided, including detailed instructions for eight shawls…. |
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Traditional Crafts of Ireland $31.99 Shaw-Smith introduces us to the skilled practitioners of more than forty traditional Irish crafts, from woodcarvers, thatchers, goldsmiths, and potters to glassblowers of Waterford crystal–the culmination of his forty-year project to record this aspect of Irish culture for the Irish National Archives. |
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Buy the Best of Ireland: A Shopping and Learning Guide to Irish Goods and Crafts $10.22 It is still possible to visit Ireland and find people lovingly and enthusiastically keeping their ancient cultural activities alive. This includes creating world-renowned traditional crafts and quality collectible. This guide to shopping in Ireland is organized by product (pottery, china, crystal, jewelry, linens, etc.) but also provides information on factory tours, hours of operation, history, and favorite product lines. Other more general information covers Value Added Tax (VAT), currency, terminology and slang, customs issues, and what’s involved in shipping things home. A useful appendix provides a list of shops and clubs in the United States and Canada dedicated to selling and collecting products from Ireland. |
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Craft: Transforming Traditional Crafts $19.54 CRAFT is the first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance happening within the world of crafts. Celebrating the DIY spirit, CRAFT’s goal is to unite, inspire, inform and entertain a growing community of highly imaginative people who are transforming traditional art and crafts with unconventional, unexpected, and even renegade techniques, materials and tools. CRAFT 03, is themed Japanese Style. With DIY tutorials ranging from origami earrings to Sumi paper marbling to hypertufa planters to gorgeous dorodango mud balls and knitted kimonos, get ready to have no shortage of exciting crafting projects. |
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Ireland $23.06 In response to the modern vacationer’s interest in more meaningful journeys, we have relaunched the acclaimed "National Geographic Traveler" guidebook series to embrace experiential travel–with emphasis on soft adventure and hands-on involvement in local life and culture. This guide to beautiful Ireland is chock full of attractive new features to make your trip uniquely memorable: Insider tips from National Geographic and local experts reveal favorite little-known sites and events. Sidebars encourage the visitor to truly get inside local culture, from learning traditional dance in Galway to helping restore the country’s native boglands. Whether you plan to follow the James Joyce Trail in Dublin or simply ramble the open spaces of the aptly named Emerald Isle, "National Geographic Traveler: Ireland" has everything needed to make your trip magnificent. |
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The Unofficial Guide to Ireland $11.25 More than 4 million copies sold This series is the only one that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors. – Hotels, attractions, and restaurants in all price categories – Extensive information on shopping, nightlife, and sports – Easy-to-use, two-color design – Detailed, 2-color maps From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World(R) "A Tourist’s Best Friend " –Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" –The New York Times The Unofficial Guide helps you get the most out of your trip to Ireland with frank, no-nonsense advice on: * Ireland’s most appealing city lodgings, country inns, castle hotels, and bed and breakfasts, thoroughly reviewed and ranked and rated for quality and value * The best places to eat and drink, with tips on getting the best deals on meals * Detailed itineraries and driving tours of Ireland’s most scenic regions, plus dozens of countryside hikes and city walks * Candid reviews of Ireland’s most beloved sights and attractions, with tips on what to miss and what not to miss * Where to hear traditional music, find the best pints, play a round of golf, and shop for Irish crafts |
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Traditional Doll Bed $60.49 Dolls will be drifting off to dreamland in comfort with this charming Traditional Doll Bed. Comes fully assembled for the ultimate in convenience. |
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Traditional Indian Crafts $12.3 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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Traditional Crafts of Ireland $26.41 New – Shaw-Smith introduces us to the skilled practitioners of more than forty traditional Irish crafts, from woodcarvers, thatchers, goldsmiths, and potters to glassblowers of Waterford crystal–the culmination of his forty-year project to record this aspect of Irish culture for the Irish National Archives. |
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Traditional Crafts of Ireland $28.42 Shaw-Smith introduces us to the skilled practitioners of more than forty traditional Irish crafts, from woodcarvers, thatchers, goldsmiths, and potters to glassblowers of Waterford crystal–the culmination of his forty-year project to record this aspect of Irish culture for the Irish National Archives. |
