Swans - Hand Drawn and Screen Printed Carrickmacross Lace Tea Towel

Swans - Carrickmacross Lace Inspired Tea Towel

Original hand-drawn design - Screen printed- Clover Rua 

Ireland has a rich textile heritage, with lace-making traditions flourishing throughout the 19th century. Among the most celebrated is Carrickmacross lace, renowned for its intricate decorative motifs and delicate needlework on fine net.

I designed this piece in 2017 to reflect my lifelong passion for Irish textiles and material culture, along with a grá for swans. Inspired by an antique Carrickmacross lace sampler, the design brings together these two interests through intricate hand drawing and traditional screen printing.

Featuring two majestic swans surrounded by delicate lace motifs, every detail has been carefully drawn by hand, translating the intricacy and beauty of traditional Irish lace into a contemporary textile design.

Hand drawing has been at the heart of Clover Rua since its establishment in 2013. From our original Dublin Bridges and Poolbeg Chimneys collections to our textile designs today, drawing remains the foundation of our creative practice.

Screen printed using sustainable inks on sustainable cotton, Swans celebrates Ireland's extraordinary textile heritage, traditional craftsmanship and the enduring beauty of hand-drawn design.

Product Details

• Original Clover Rua design 

• Inspired by antique Carrickmacross lace

• Intricately hand drawn and screen printed

• Sustainable inks on sustainable 100% cotton 

• Dimensions: 48 × 76 cm

• Drys Dishes