Though Saint Patrick’s Day has come and gone, it seemed appropriate to do a small feature of Donegal Arts and Crafts carpets.
Although carpet weaving in Donegal is an ancient tradition, the company Donegal Carpets was founded in 1898 by Scottish textile manufacturer Alexander Morton. Over a period of time, Morton opened a total of 4 factories in County Donegal, putting to practice the techniques of the local people who had been working with wool for generations.
From the 1890s through the 1920s, Ireland experienced a cultural renaissance fueled by a desire to fashion distinctively Irish creations of excellent quality. This movement intertwined current social and political concerns, as notions of the past melded with visions for a better future.
Characteristics commonly associated with Donegal carpets are the use of bright colors, and large scale design elements.
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