The Design & Crafts Council of Ireland has launched its 2015 seasonal gifting campaign, encouraging people to 'Give Irish Craft'.
The campaign, which highlights products that have been designed and made in Ireland, will be on display in 140 stores around Ireland. The Council has also refreshed its Irish Crafts gifts website, with information on where to buy products both online and in-store.
“The creativity in Irish design and craft today is exceptional,” said Brian McGee, acting CEO. “These products designed and made in Ireland contain quality and heritage but now more than ever, they embody inspiration, innovation and contemporary design.”
Visitors to www.giveirishcraft.ie can browse products by designer name, price point or category. They can also link to a growing number of online stores, including:
In Association with
- kilkennyshop.com
- Arnotts.ie
- makersandbrothers.com
- irishdesignshop.com
- iamofireland.ie
- houseofireland.com
The site also lists stores stocking Irish Craft products.
McGee said Ireland has about 6,000 makers contributing to the country's economy. "Collectively, they contribute in excess of a half a billion euros to the Irish economy, but more importantly they bring economic activity and vibrancy to their localities," he said.
The distinctive 'Designed & Made in Ireland' thumbprint symbol on each product will assist shoppers in easily identifying genuine Irish crafts.
