Irish Aran

A popular history that explains what made Aran so special and how its legacy is continually refreshed and modernised

* Deirdre McQuillan, fashion editor, Irish Times, in the Irish Arts Review *

Subtitled History, Tradition, Fashion, Irish Aran is the first in a new series of pocketbooks published by O’Brien Press that celebrate the country’s rich and robust heritage. Like the world-renowned sweater itself, the hardcover work is solid, steady, sturdy, and ready for everyday use. Woven with tidbits and trivia, dates and places, old and new photographs, and a sweeping overview of the tradition and cultural significance of the famed pullover, the narrative offers a fascinating insight into the history of both a people and a place. As such, and like the plush cluster of islands off Eire’s western coastline, the book is timeless in its exploration of a customary craft. As is said in those parts, the Irish don’t just write poetry, they knit it.

* Celtic Life International Magazine *

worth picking up … a fascinating read

-- RTÉ Guide

fabulous book

-- Daithi * RTÉ TV's Today Show *

a gorgeous book and a must for anyone interested in Irish fashion

-- Dubray Books

A unique gift idea

* Connaught Telegra