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The Irish crafts embodies a cultural and creative heritage in various forms that have their roots in the tasks of daily life. eg beautiful wicker baskets handwoven, trays, jugs and ceramic blankets lambs wool. 

The Irish crafts is not only the creator of masterpieces, it is the fruit of centuries of tradition.

Examples of Irish crafts:

Example 1 of Irish crafts is Irish sweater: 

Irish crafts


With a thick, natural wool, a scoop neck and a tight mesh, the Irish sweater was originally the garment once worn by fishermen to keep out the cold and moisture. Techniques and artisanal confections were a sweater perfectly suited to operate in environments characterized by low temperatures. (It's rather chilly in Ireland when fishing off). 

In terms of manufacturing, the Aran sweater has been hand made. Its wool has always been levied on Irish sheep, operating on the Aran Islands, because of their unparalleled quality. 

Example 2 of Irish crafts is Pottery: 

Irish crafts


Ireland has always been well known for its pottery and ceramics. They met the needs of all those seeking Irish gifts at any time of the year. Obviously Belleek Pottery and Royal Tara China are very popular and other households who settled including Nicholas Mosse, Judy Greene, Louis Mulcahy Pottery Bandon with many other names. 

Example 3 of Irish crafts is Jewelry: 

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Celtic symbols are part of the Irish tradition since prehistoric times. And they are so original that they have transformed the Irish jewelers true "Lords of the Rings" in the creation of jewelry. 
The jewelers and designers Irish jewelry today spend long hours staring masterpieces heritage for inspiration, and give meaning to their creations. 

Example 4 of Irish crafts is Claddagh Ring: 

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The Claddagh Ring is indeed a silver ring consists of two hands holding a crowned heart. Made by Irish jewelers for 300 years, this ring would have a special meaning for the wearer. According to custom, if you wear the ring on the right hand, the crown inward, you signify your heart is free. If worn on the right hand the crown to the outside you tell the object of your heart that love is possible. 


Example 5 of Irish crafts is Crystal: 

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If you want to bring home something typically Irish crafts, you are not likely to go wrong with delicate crystal and glassware Galway, Tipperary, Tyrone and Waterford. 
large crystal factory to produce parts for traditional and contemporary styles, often involving the greatest Irish crafts artists. 


Example 6 of Irish crafts is The bodhrán: 

Irish crafts


The bodhran drum is a uni-membranophone of Celtic origin, mainly from Ireland, which consists of a wooden circle with a diameter between 40 cm and 60 cm in general (although there may be smaller for study or children), through two bars forming a cross and mounted goat skin (typically) nailed or riveted to the side. It is played with a stick (or beater tipper) with two olives, with the hand or with modern fitted beater brush or olive rubber.