Meet the Irish Family Continuing an Age-Old Tradition of Wool Weaving | Ireland Made with Love

Wool and weaving have been an integral part of Irish culture for centuries. Meet the Cushen family continuing this age-old tradition using historical techniques to weave wool the Irish way. Six generations of this family have been crafting exceptional textiles in Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny, since the 1700s, and their story continues to this day! They are operating on one of Ireland’s last vertical mills on a site that has stood since the 13th century. Using age-old techniques and machinery to carefully handcraft amazing products. Watch to learn about their incredible story. ____ Key Moments 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Meet the Woolen Manufacturers 00:50 Family History 01:30 Sheep's Wool 01:45 Dying the Wool 02:05 Creating the Yarn 02:25 The Mule 03:20 Warping the blanket 03:45 Checks in the Workroom 04:00 Finishing Process 04:22 Love and Passion in Making ____ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@made_with_love_artisans LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Made-With-Love/100094566880759/ FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/made_with_love_artisans/ FIND us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@made_with_love_artisans #madewithlove #travel #artisan #artisanal #artisanmade #artisanmarket #artisanfood #handmade #handmadewithlove #handcrafted #handcraftedart #crafted #craftedwithlove #artisancrafted #artistsoninstagram #pbs #irelandmadewithlove #madeinireland #ireland #irish #woolencraft #woolen