Art/Craft – Meáin of Aran

Irish Aran: History, Tradition, Fashion

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Irish Aran knitting is a living tradition with a worldwide reach. Arans communicate warmth, comfort and a sense of home, which people the world over continue to respond to, evoking a connection to these rocky outcroppings of the Atlantic Ocean. Aran grew up in the harsh environment of the Aran Islands where everyday wear consisted of home-spun fabrics and knits. Today Aran survives as part of a rich craft heritage and as high and slow fashion on the catwalks of the world.

Walls of Aran

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Sean Scully is one of today’s best-loved abstract painters. His familiar signature style of lines or bands of colour, alluding to architectural elements such as portals, windows and walls, is one of the most instantly recognizable in contemporary painting. This book brings together for the first time his photographs of the dry stone walls found on the Aran Islands, off the west coast of Ireland.

The Edge of Light

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Dublin photographer, Liam Blake developed a keen interest in photography at an early age. A award winning photographer, Liam travels the length and breadth of Ireland throughout the year in order to capture images of the people and landscape, the towns and villages and in this case the Aran Islands and present them as a collection of snippets in time.

Aran Currach

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Currach Pop-Up Card

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