Irish Crochet
My next post on sharing some of my inspiration and I’m talking about the proper stuff, not some poor substitute that I’ve knocked up. I love Irish crochet, not only for the absolute skill required but the fact that the most stunning examples were produced not by leisured Victorian ladies, but poverty stricken women who farmed, cleaned, raised children, so they could supplement their income with a few extra pennies. I love the fact they created their own motifs from their surroundings, that you don’t have to follow a set pattern and that its not flat, it can be any shape; its not restrictive. Just look at this:
If only I had the skill!
I love the website for the Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles in California (not Ireland!) I can spend ages just flicking through the past exhibitions, I strongly advise you to make a cup of tea, get comfy and let the beautiful images inspire, you’ll be there a while!
Wow, that’s pretty stunning! Who knew crochet could look like that?!
Rachel x