Linen has been enjoying something of a renaissance in the global fashion world but it took a pandemic for many Irish people to wake up to the joys of this eco-friendly indigenous fabric, writes our ...

The history of linen and its importance to Irish history is being explored as part of an upcoming exhibition in west Belfast. Artists at the Mill, a group of creatives based at Conway Mill, have ...

It began with a white linen shirt based on an old vintage top with pleated sleeves. For Jennifer Slattery, well established as a textile designer of whimsical, printed linen napkins and tablecloths, ...

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While Ireland’s linen mills have declined in number over the last century, the craftsmanship and dedication remains Irish linen tablecloth from Magee 1866 Irish linen runner from Magee 1866 Irish ...

Jennifer Slattery is a textile designer specializing in delicately embroidered Irish linen for homes. SHOPPE Object, the pride of New York’s Winter Market Week, highlighting nothing but the very best ...

Domestic industry -- Growth and localization -- Early organization (1700-50) -- Parliament and the Board of Trustees (1700-50) -- Southern enterprise (1740-60) -- Stimulus and regulation (1750-64) -- ...

It is one of Ireland’s most famous textiles, and, though long ignored by Irish designers, linen is beginning to enjoy something of a revival in fashion north and south. Flax is also being grown, ...

Damask table linen made in Ireland graced tables all over the world in a bygone era of elegance and leisureThis napkin illustrates the world wide trading connections of the great Irish Linen Industry ...

James Baird of popular Irish linen manufacturer WFB Baird has now launched Burgoyne Original Masters, a platform that brings ...