This will not be the typical St. Patrick's Day-themed design post. There will be no reference to the following: claddagh rings, shamrocks, leprechauns, potatoes, cartoon policemen, Aran sweaters, alcoholism, anything green. I want to talk about examples of cool, modern Irish design. Mourne Textiles Shaggy Dog handloomed wool cushions This loopy weave was shown […]
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#ClothisCulture: Afghan war rugs exhibit in New London
The Lyman Allyn Museum in New London, CT is hosting an exhibit of Afghan war rugs this spring. Through decades of invasion, occupation, and internal oppression, Afghan women within the country and displaced in refugee camps elsewhere have modernized the images they depict through their traditionally crafted rugs for commercial sale. Maps, weapons, army tanks, and portraits […]