Weavers of Ireland

Weavers of Ireland: fabrics and garments from Irish artisans

Weavers of Ireland is an online store based in Ireland that brings together a collection of garments and textile items made by weavers and artisan brands from the country. Its catalogue is organised around tweed, wool and Irish design, and includes separate sections for women, men, home, children and pets, as well as a selection of jewellery and accessories. The company presents itself as a meeting point between Irish textile heritage, craftsmanship and authentic design, and offers daily express shipping worldwide.

Tweed outerwear and tailoring

The coats and jackets catalogue combines pieces in tweed, wool, leather and waxed cotton. Featured references include the Emmet long waterproof coat by Jack Murphy, the Bracken women's tweed jacket by Dubarry of Ireland, the Brookvale fitted tweed coat by the same firm, the Blackthorn 3/4 women's tweed jacket, the Ladies Irish Alpaca City Coat in natural colour by Celtic Tweeds, and the Erin women's long waterproof riding coat by Jack Murphy. Waxed cotton jackets also appear, such as the Chalkhill Wax Jacket and the Gandon Belted Wax Cotton Jacket in Verdi Gris, both by Dubarry of Ireland, as well as the Radford Ladies Wax Jacket. For men, the catalogue includes the Moore Classic leather jacket in walnut by Dubarry of Ireland and the Donegal Men's Waterproof Bush Coat by Jack Murphy. The selection is completed with waistcoats, trousers, skirts and knitwear.

Capes, wraps and shawls with Irish inspiration

The store dedicates a specific section to capes, ponchos, shawls and ruanas. Among the listed pieces are the Donegal Tweed Pure Wool Country Walking Cape by Jimmy Hourihan, available in moss green, teal, red and charcoal, the Irish Fringed Shawl by Jimmy Hourihan, the Mucros Dunloe Cape by Mucros Weavers, the Celtic Dara Knot Ruana Wrap by Aran Sweater Market and the Lambswool Celtic Ruana Wrap by Kerry Woollen Mills.

Weavers and brands represented

The site organises part of its offering by weaver and textile house. The selection includes Mucros Weavers, Foxford Woollen Mills, Jack Murphy, Lee Valley, John Hanly & Co., Jimmy Hourihan, Dubarry of Ireland, Celtic Tweed, Branigan Weavers, Aran Sweater Market, Kerry Woollen Mills, Hanna Hats, McKernan Woollen Mills, Studio Donegal and Emerald Isle Weaving. Hanna Hats of Donegal is described as a unique design firm that uses Donegal tweed woven exclusively for the store.

Knitwear, shirts and homewear

The catalogue covers jumpers and cardigans in cashmere, alpaca, mohair, lambswool and merino wool, as well as garments with Celtic motifs. In shirts, Grandfather, flannel and linen styles are offered for men and women. The homewear section includes lambswool, mohair and wool and cashmere blend throws, baby blankets and throws, cushions, Aran wool and knitting kits. There is also nightwear — pyjamas, nightshirts, nightrobes and nightcaps — and a pets line.

Caps, hats and accessories

The headwear offering comprises flat caps, newsboy, flapper, tweed, wool, waterproof and Peaky Blinders styles and classic Irish caps, as well as Irish linen flat caps and wax caps. Accessories include handbags, gloves, hip flasks, socks and slippers, wallets and ties and bow ties. Jewellery is divided into collections for women and men, with Celtic design pieces such as the Claddagh knot, the Trinity knot and Connemara marble, as well as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and brooches. Irish bronze artworks are also sold.

Shipping and service from Ireland

The company operates from Ireland and offers daily express shipping worldwide. The site has a physical stores section and a service for stock replenishment notifications and advance reservations. The catalogue shows prices in euros and a selection of discounted items, such as the Blackthorn women's tweed jacket, the Radford Ladies Wax Jacket, the Mucros Dunloe Cape by Mucros Weavers and the Ladies Irish Alpaca City Coat.