Celebrate Top Irish Artisans Holiday Gift Guide

Celebrate Top Irish Artisans Holiday Gift Guide

Needle felted 3D kit, wren, Crafts of Ireland. Magnificent one-of-a-kind 18ct yellow gold, sea-foam green tourmaline ring, McCaul Jewellery. Needle felted butterfly and blooms kit, Crafts of Ireland.

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Exquisite pink and green tourmaline earrings. McCaul Jewellery, Dublin, Ireland.

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Men’s Dune wedding band in gold, McCaul Jewellery.

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Pear cut amethyst set in 18ct yellow gold. Necklace by McCaul Jewellery.

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Elegant freshwater pearl drop earrings, McCaul Jewellery.

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Master stone artist Sunny Wieler working on mosaic commission. Stoneart.ie, West Cork, Ireland.

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Pebble art, Stoneart.ie.

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Dry stone memorial cairn, Stoneart.ie.

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Pebble apse commission, Stoneart.ie.

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Contemporary stone and mirror sculpture. Stoneart.ie.

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Celtic knot pebble mosaic, Stoneart.ie.

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Handcrafted men’s leather bags. Holden Leather Goods. County Kerry, Ireland.

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Leather journals. Holden Leather Goods.

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Handmade leather drawstring duffle bag. Holden Leather Goods.

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Women’s large decorative leather backpack. Holden Leather Goods.

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Roomy leather tote bag, handcrafted by Holden Leather Goods.

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Adorable handmade animals. We Make Good, Dublin, Ireland.

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“Four Pints at Your Place,” Christmas ornament. We Make Good.

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Handcrafted scented candle, We Make Good.

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Bold, graphic robin ceramic plate by Andrew Ludich. County Kilkenny, Ireland.

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Turquoise and green jug, Andrew Ludich.

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Black circle step vase. Andrew Ludich.

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Yellow and pink flower plate. Andrew Ludich.

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Abstract brooch. Andrew Ludich.

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Hand built brooch by Andrew Ludich.

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Red and lavender brooch by Andrew Ludich.

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Vintage style handbags made from hand woven fabric by Dorinda McCormack. County Monaghan, Ireland.

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Red and black houndstooth wallet. Dorinda McCormack.

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Handmade acorn Christmas card. Dorinda McCormack.

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Esme handmade handbag with leather handles and hand woven fabric. Dorinda McCormack.

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Hand crafted acorn lapel pins. Dorinda McCormack.

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Spalted beech bowl by master woodturner Declan McCraith. County Offaly, Ireland.

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Ash vessel with colored edge. Declan McCraith.

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Irish ash bowl. Declan McCraith.

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Black Irish ash vessel. Declan McCraith.

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Irish wool Lumra stocking kit using rare Roscommon wool. Offering classes and demonstrations preserving Ireland’s rich craft heritage, Crafts of Ireland also sell many kits and handmade items. Visit them in Cavan, Ireland.

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Multi color silk scarves by award winning artist and designer Alison Conneely. County Galway, Ireland.

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Sophisticated apparel by Alison Conneely.

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Brilliant silk dressing by Alison Conneely.

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Stunning pleated gown by Alison Conneely.

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The spectacular Sinead brooch is cast directly from the rock surfaces of Ireland’s east coast. Brass, plated in 18ct. gold. The Irish Design Shop. Dublin, Ireland. Established in 2008 by jewellers Clare Grennan and Laura Caffrey, the Irish Design Shop is a small business which promotes the work of some of Ireland’s most exciting and talented designer-makers.

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Sinead brooch, Irish Design Shop.

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The Elsie bangle is forged by hand using recycled silver. The Irish Design Shop.

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Sophisticated simplicity. Ceramic candle holder. Irish Design Shop.

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Decadent hot pink 100% cashmere scarf. Irish Design Shop.

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Toasty warm Irish sheepskin booties. Irish Design Shop.

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Grandmas-to-be may be interested in this handcrafted Aran cradle by master basket maker Kathleen McCormick.

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Colorful Sciob basket. Kathleen McCormick grows, prepares and uses her own willow to create her many beautiful woven crafts.

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Willow basket hanging lamp by Kathleen McCormick Baskets.

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Contemporary bark wall hanging. Kathleen McCormick Baskets.

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Bark bag with leather trim. Kathleen McCormick Baskets.

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A contemporary long lined carrying basket. Kathleen McCormick Baskets. County Kildare, Ireland.

 

We would like to thank the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland for their continued support and promotion of the many gifted Irish makers, designers and artisans. DCCI.ie.


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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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