Irish lace
Celtic openwork fabric
Irish lace is fine handmade lace traditionally produced in Ireland, developed in the nineteenth century as a cottage industry.
Several distinct styles exist, including crochet lace from County Cork and needle lace from County Limerick.
The craft provided income during the Great Famine and remains associated with Irish cultural heritage: an heirloom tablecloth of Irish lace.
- tattingShuttle-based lace making
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- crochetHooked needle needlework
- heritage craftTraditional skill preserved culturally
- floral motifsDecorative flower-inspired patterns
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