Cottage Corncraft Armagh

Cottage Corncraft Armagh I create traditional hand-woven corn items. Intricate designs, some with a modern twist. Perfect gifts from the heart of the Irish countryside.

It was a privilege & delight to fulfil this wonderful commission as part of The Armagh Rhymers/Alexander McQueen fashion...
13/10/2025

It was a privilege & delight to fulfil this wonderful commission as part of The Armagh Rhymers/Alexander McQueen fashion event in Paris. We involved the local community in making harvest knots in hopes to revive this lovely tradition.

A beautiful walk this morning & rest in the forest.
13/10/2025

A beautiful walk this morning & rest in the forest.

I feel very honoured to have such a lovely review of my work. Lone craft workers appreciate this sort of recognition to ...
17/07/2023

I feel very honoured to have such a lovely review of my work. Lone craft workers appreciate this sort of recognition to inspire them to continue. Thank you to Joyce’s Craft Shop in Recess, Co. Galway.

Making an order up of Harvest Bows.
07/07/2023

Making an order up of Harvest Bows.

Making the core was fiddly as I had only short straws spare but built it up, got going & although it evolved larger than...
29/03/2023

Making the core was fiddly as I had only short straws spare but built it up, got going & although it evolved larger than I anticipated- it’s a striking traditional corn dolly.

Getting back to weaving at long last. A combination piece for a special cousin.
26/03/2023

Getting back to weaving at long last. A combination piece for a special cousin.

Lughnasadh blessings to you all - almost passed me by!
01/08/2022

Lughnasadh blessings to you all - almost passed me by!

14/04/2022

Just a small addition around the wheat heads of a “fill-the-gap” plait.

Almost finished …..
12/04/2022

Almost finished …..

Preparing straws - making a core & grading prior to soaking - care visit to my 96yr old Dad then back to do some plaitin...
12/04/2022

Preparing straws - making a core & grading prior to soaking - care visit to my 96yr old Dad then back to do some plaiting before daylight disappears.

From rural traditions of Harvest Bows/Countryman’s Favours (in various guises) to Hearts for St.Valentine’s Day - tokens...
14/02/2022

From rural traditions of Harvest Bows/Countryman’s Favours (in various guises) to Hearts for St.Valentine’s Day - tokens made from materials from fields & hedgerows, are kept as enduring gesture of love, some for decades. Fine examples are held in Armagh County Museum. Treasure your loves this day.

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