Best of Irish Artisans, Jewellery, Beauty, Menswear, Womenswear and Accessories for Holiday Gift Giving

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Irish Artisans

Contemporary adornments by Helen Cody, fashion designer. Sublime traditional Irish design taken to the highest level of artistry, Hewn. Sterling silver “Nympha Alba” water lily pendant by Banshee Silver.

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The art of ancient geometric chip carving. Hewn.

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Absolute precision crafts a functional object of beauty. Hewn.

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Artisan Éamonn O’Sullivan at work. “I make things from trees; things that are made to be used and loved.” Ennistymon, Ireland. Hewn.

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Austere elegance. A hand crafted wooden spoon fashioned by a true artist. Hewn.

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Hewn.

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A myriad of coffee scoops. Hewn.

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Question: Can you ever have enough warm and wonderful handmade spoons and utensils? Answer: Of course not! Hewn.

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Chunky, funky handmade knitwear produced in Northern Ireland by Hope Macaulay.

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Crossbody knit bag in Kelly Green. Hope Macaulay.

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Tiny hand knit bralette by Hope Macaulay.

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Oversized chunky cardigan by Hope Macaulay.

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A riot of color. Hat, cropped cardigan and bralette. Hope Macaulay.

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New bow design pullover, knit shorts, thigh high stockings and handbag. Hope Macaulay.

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Attention grabbing colorblock cardigan by Hope Macaulay. All items are designed by Hope and handmade in Northern Ireland by her local team of knitters.

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Sterling silver seahorse Tír na nÓg pendant. Banshee Silver by Úna O Boyle, jewellery designer.

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Oak leaf earrings, sterling silver. Banshee Silver.

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Sterling silver fairy ring pendant. Banshee Silver.

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Oxidized sterling Broighter Hoard boat earrings. Banshee Silver.

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Celtic rock art pendant necklace. Sterling silver. Banshee Silver. Handcrafted in Belfast, Ireland.

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Tulip glass vase featuring the colors of Ireland. Glass Artistry, by Keith Sheppard.

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Emerald green glass candle highlighted with French vanilla pebbles. Glass Artistry, by Keith Sheppard.

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Heart shaped lavender glass bowl. Glass Artistry, by Keith Sheppard.

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Transparent turquoise plate accented with French vanilla frit. Hand crafted in Armagh, Ireland. Glass Artistry, by Keith Sheppard.

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The ancient Irish craft of weaving glorious baskets lives on with Delia Fian, basket weaver and teacher. Delia teaches Invasive Basketry, which is the gathering of invasive vines and withies and turns them into functional, beautiful baskets.

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Delia Fian, basket weaver.

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Sustainable Delia Fian, basket weaver extraordinaire.

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Talented students learn the art of basket making by Delia Fian at the John C. Campbell Folk School.

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“I hope to inspire, in-skill, and empower others to deepen their relationship to the land and their own creative journey.” Delia Fian.

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Show stopping lavender gown by Helen Cody. Eliza Doolittle would have looked smashing in this lovely dress!

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Helen Cody gown with an exotic Japanese obi sash.

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Elaborate embroidered silk coat over tiered ruffled dress in rich plum. Helen Cody.

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Exaggerated peplum with lush satin roses contrast with fitted aubergine skirt. Helen Cody.

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Understated elegance shines in this pale blue embellished gown and three quarter length jacket. Helen Cody.

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Bold graphics highlight a dramatic coat. Helen Cody is based in Dublin, Ireland.

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Color, movement and silhouette: in the hands of fashion designer Helen Cody, these elements become magic.

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The ergonomic Mind Full Mug by master ceramicist Cora Cummins. A coffee mug that is both beautiful and cozy.

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Glorious hand built nested bowls. These stoneware coil built bowls are fashioned with colored slips and gold luster. Cora Cummins, Waterford, Ireland.

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One-of-a-kind. Handmade, hand painted mugs by Cora Cummins.

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Cora Cummins at work.

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Hand painted blue bowl by Cora Cummins.

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The award winning ceramics of Cora Cummins.

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Alexadesign brand bespoke Nuno felting shawl by Alexandra Zolich. Crafted in Wicklow, Ireland.

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Alexadesign shawl.

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Pretty in pink. Alexadesign.

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Wearable art by Alexadesign. The art of Nuno felting is the process of making a new type of fabric by combining a loose weave fabric such as silk with merino wool fiber. Each exquisite shawl is one-of-a-kind.

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Inis Meáin 100% cashmere men’s Aran sweater.

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Inis Meáin 100% cashmere men’s boat builder turtleneck sweater.

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Raftery Coat by Inis Meáin. 30% cashmere and 70% merino wool. Inspired by the famed 19th century nomadic poet Raftery. Inis Meáin is one of the three Aran Islands that lie on the far edge of Europe, thirty miles off the western shore of Ireland.

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Calm Bodycare Gift Set by Hawthorn beauty products. 100% natural, this trio of calming essentials oils, lavender, geranium and clary sage are blended together to soothe your body and mind.

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Mother and daughter handcraft every beauty item with love on their farm in Lough Carra, County Mayo, Ireland. Hawthorn.

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Soothe Hand Care Gift Set by Hawthorn. A nourishing blend of mango butter, apricot oil and relaxing lavender.

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39.03cts. Black Star Diopside ring by Nigel O’Reilly, master goldsmith.

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Breathtaking diamond and emerald brooch by Nigel O’Reilly, creator of masterpiece jewellery. Watch the video here to see the diamond interior of this magnificent brooch.

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Titanium and rose gold drop earrings enclose faceted golden pearls. Nigel O’Reilly, based in County Mayo, Ireland.

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Astonishing 14mm South Sea pearl ring surrounded by brilliant cut blue sapphires, tsavorite garnets, rubies and yellow diamonds. Nigel O’Reilly. The perfect Christmas gift.

We would like to thank the Design Craft Council Ireland.

Design Ireland.

Irish Central.

New York Irish Center.

Consulate General of Ireland, New York.

Wearing Irish.

Nollaig Shona Duit (Merry Christmas!)


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Diane Weisbeck

Diane Weisbeck is a native New Yorker. A luxury lifestyle content writer, Diane was a retail buyer for Lord & Taylor’s flagship store, a product design/developer for Saks Fifth Avenue’s corporate office and a Director of Retail for major museums and high end retailers. She assists global luxury brands with their marketing and brand strategies and is also a Fair Trade corporate art consultant.

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