Celtic Roots Apparel is a new Irish American company specializing in high quality, sustainably manufactured baseball caps, that celebrate our Irish heritage and Ireland’s unique contribution to American culture. Founded by three young Irishmen, who now call America home, this new company uses 100% hemp to create meticulously designed baseball caps, bearing emblem maps of […]
Celtic Christening Gowns As Family Heirlooms
Christening gowns are part of our Irish cultural heritage. For centuries these gowns have been a meaningful way for Irish families to express their faith and family traditions. They’re symbolic works of art. Christening dresses are often called baptismal gowns. In the past, Irish babies of both genders wore a gown when being baptized. Today, […]
Irish Tweed Giveaway
Irish tweed is part of Ireland’s cultural heritage, and this fabric continues to be made in County Donegal to this very day. Anna Dobson, from the Love Mo Chuisle brand of Irish tweed clothing, says about Irish tweed … “I believe there is beauty in tradition. Add contemporary innovation. With tweed you can never […]
Irish Tweed – Characteristics, History, and Tradition
In today’s post we’ll unravel the history of Irish tweed, traditional woolen fabric woven in County Donegal. The skillful weavers of Donegal have been producing tweed for centuries using local wool and natural dyes to create distinctive caps, suits and vests. Today I’m delighted to introduce you to the history and traditions behind tweed in […]
Aran Sweater Giveaway From Standún, Spiddal
Did you know the Aran sweater, a highly recognizable symbol of Ireland, will feature as an iconic fashion design of the twentieth century in an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York? Is Fashion Modern? opens on October 1, 2017 and runs through January 28, 2018, at the Museum of Modern Art, West […]
