Project Organiser: Irish Crochet Lace Revival

Online presentation which showcases the skill involved in Irish Crochet Lace making. Viewers will learn what Irish Crochet Lace is; what makes it so unique; and also learn about the physical materials used to make the lace. The viewer will also have the opportunity to see some historic and modern pieces of Irish Crochet Lace and listen to an interview with a practitioner which explores how the practice has been passed on through generations and the ongoing efforts to safeguard it into the future.

For further details please visit https://www.instagram.com/irishcrochetlacerevival/?hl=en

This project is one of a series supported by the Department of Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht to showcase elements of Ireland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) as part of Heritage Week 2020.

This practice is inscribed on Ireland’s National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage; https://nationalinventoryich.chg.gov.ie/irish-crochet-lace/