Hybrid
Hybrid: the identity of liminal lace From 24 October to 4 November 2016 in Limerick City Lace and textile are the product of multiple cultural, social and political influences. Limerick lace is the perfect example of this cross-pollination that with time has become part of the identity of Limerick city. The Hybrid … Continue reading
The Book
Dr. Matthew Potter’s book was launched on the 10th of December 2014 in the Jim Kemmy Municipal Museum (City Hall). It is available from the museum and in the O’Mahony bookshop in Limerick.It can also be ordered online. 5 September 2014 Dr. Matthew Potter from Limerick Museum and Archives is working on a … Continue reading
The Dress
This dress installation, titled ‘Enlaced’, was designed and created by Suzanna Melinn as part of her master’s work in Interactive Media at UL, supported by her supervisor, Dr.Gabriela Avram and by Dr.Nicholas Ward. Suzanna designed the front of the dress taking inspiration from Limerick lace patterns. It is made of … Continue reading
Tutorials
We have created a series of tutorials introducing the first steps in the making of Limerick lace. The tutorials are designed to help those who would like to get a taster before joining one of the lace making communities in Ireland. The tutorials were video recorded by Digital Media Design students Jason … Continue reading
The Book
The Dress
