Mucros Weavers are based at Muckross House, Killarney, the focal point for people visiting Killarney National Park. Visitors to the house and gardens can still see spinning and weaving in the traditional way in the delightful craft workshop.
Stepping into Muckross Weavers is like stepping back in time. Skilled artisans meticulously craft exquisite textiles using time-honored techniques passed down through generations. Every piece tells a story, weaving together the threads of Ireland’s heritage with the timeless elegance of classic design.
Explore the workshop and watch in awe as master weavers expertly ply their trade, hands dancing across looms to create intricate patterns and rich textures. Here, scarves are weaved using only the finest quality yarns on Hattersley looms that are almost 200 years old, and apparently, the older the loom, the softer the scarf!
As all scarves are individually woven, they have a selvage on each side, ensuring they stand the test of time and giving every scarf a quality finish. Each colorful product is made from premium yarns such as wool, mohair, and alpaca. A complementary range of ladies’ and men’s tweed headwear in both traditional and contemporary styles is also available, as well as ladies’ capes and men’s waistcoats in tweed to match this headwear.
Each creation is a labor of love, imbued with the spirit of the Irish countryside and the warmth of traditional craftsmanship. So why not wrap up warm against the chilly Irish weather in a handmade mohair or alopecia cape or use the opportunity to ship home a unique and beautiful present with shipping available worldwide?
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