The Cladóir sheep, presumed extinct, has rejoined the close-knit Connemara fashion flock
The native Galway sheep has a fleece as soft as snow and could become an international knitwear star
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The native Galway sheep has a fleece as soft as snow and could become an international knitwear star
Irish wool rugs make design splash in New York Dublin designer on a mission to highlight ‘durability and sustainability’ of wool about 3 hours ago An Irish rug designer based in New York is on a pioneering mission to rescue Irish wool, which is currently in crisis because of a collapse in prices. “I want to salvage this precious resource which is incredibly hardy, durable and sustainable and turn it into heirloom carpets to give new life to a renewable and carbon-friendly fibre,” says Claire McGovern, founder of Rhyme Studio, a multi-disciplinary interiors and design consultancy. ...