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Ruanas by
Kerry Woollen Mills |
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Ruanas
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Imagine! The comfort
of a woollen sweater, the style of a cape. All combined in the
tremendously elegant Ruana by Kerry Woollen Mills, makers of fine
woollens for 200 years now, in Beaufort, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Drape or
sling it over your shoulder.
Made of 85% luxurious lambswool and15% nylon for shaping.
Available in
several fashionable colourways:
Teal and
Claret,
Seagreen,
Rustic Gold,
Rich
Purple,
Red
Heather,
Cobalt, Mac,
Blueberry Wine,
Blackberry Green,
Red, Turf,
Green Check,
Red Check or
Charcoal Check. One size fits all. Dry Clean. |
$130.00 |
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Tara Capes by Kerry
Woollen Mills |
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A sturdy and
heavier, woollen cape available in six colours:
Black,
Red,
Lilac, Green Stripe,
Purple and Solid Wine. Perfect for the cold. One size fits all. Dry Clean. |
$280 |
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His and Her Sweaters |
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Merino Wool Sweaters
in traditional Aran design for warmth, softness and ease of care. Just wash them in cool water (a
delicates bag is preferable) with liquid soap
and block to dry. No dry
cleaner!
Carraig Donn is the largest manufacturer of sweaters and other
woollens in Ireland.
This style is unisex: Man's Small is Woman's Medium. Sizes S-XXL.
A-823 |
$90.00 |
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The same fine merino
wool sweater, in a buttoned style for Women.
Again, cold wash, delicate and dry and avoid the dry cleaner.
Come in several fashionable colours. A-604
Sizes S-XL |
$90.00 |
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Another fine merino
Aran sweater with buttons, for men. Same ease of care, perfect for
lounging around the home fire. Sizes S-XXL. |
$90.00 |
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A fully lined
zippered Shetland wool sweater for Men. Dry clean only.
This one is made of Aran knit wool with two side pockets for hands, and a
left inner breast pocket. I wear mine in all sorts of winter weather as an
outer garment. S-361
Sizes: S-XXL. |
$100 |
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Woollen County Caps and
Others |
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Hanna Hats of Donegal, Ireland, is
simply one of the finest makers of handmade county caps and other
woolen caps. They come in numerous tweeds - herringbone, salt &
pepper, heathers, fine checks - and even two check patch designs. In
greens, browns, blacks, greys and blues; and the patch caps come in
"bright" colours and a "toning" pattern. All hats come in sizes S -
2XL. Specify size, colour and type of tweed or check - and we'll try
to match it. |
$55.00 |
Linen County Caps
natural linen colour shown |
A lighter cap for summer wear. Still
handmade, in Donegal.
Available in natural, sage and celtic green, navy and caramel, and
also
in the "bright" or "toned" patchwork patterns. |
$55.00 |
Irish Walking Hat
green herringbone tweed shown |
You know this one, shallow brim, full
crown. comes in the 14 tweed combinations above. |
$63.00 |
| Thatch Hat, Crushable |
A fisherman's hat, rolls up and holds
its shape when opened and worn.
Similar in shape to the Walking Hat. Available in grey or brown salt &
pepper tweed |
$60.00 |
Eight-piece Cap
brown salt & pepper tweed shown |
Available in 11 tweeds, see colour
descriptions above for choices The famous "Chicago gangster" hat from
the movies. A heavier hat than the regular county cap. |
$60.00 |
| Children's County Caps |
Available in Medium and Large sizes
with elastic back. Available in a "toning" patch; black, brown or
green herringbone; or grey, brown or moss green salt & pepper tweeds.
Just like the adult ones but with the elastic for wear and comfort. |
$50.00 |
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Stockings
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Connemara Woollen Socks, woven in Co. Galway, Ireland
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Simply the best for warmth in winter, and breathable
comfort in summer. Come in two sizes: medium is US size 5-1/2 to 8-1/2
(women and smaller men's feet) and
large is 8-1/2 to 11-1/2 ( usually men). 50% new wool / 30% acrylic
/ 20%Nylon.
Hand wash - or in delicates bag - in cold water and dry over a hanger as
we do here.
Long and comfortable wear is expected from each pair. Various heathers
and a few solid colors with contrasting flecks available - request colour choice
and we'll try for a match. |
$15.00 |
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Connemara Lambswool Socks
No longer Available from maker
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The same sizes as above in solid colours, but a more
delicate weave, for more "dressy" wear with the
same breathability and durability. Made of 80% wool / 20% nylon and shrink
resistant.
Wash in a delicates bag in cold water and dry over a hanger for easy
care.
Solid colours: 2 blue in L, 2 navy in M and 4 in L
remain (as of 20 December).
This item is no longer available from the
manufacturer. While supplies last only. |
$17.00 |
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For various types of kilt hose please go to the
"Scottish Clan Items" link at left. |
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Woolen Caps - Hanna Hats of Donegal |
Woollen County Caps
brown herringbone shown |
Hanna Hats of Donegal, Ireland, is
simply one of the finest makers of handmade county caps and other
woolen caps. They come in numerous tweeds - herringbone, salt &
pepper, heathers, fine checks - and even two check patch designs. In
greens, browns, blacks, greys and blues; and the patch caps come in
"bright" colours and a "toning" pattern. All hats come in sizes S -
2XL. Specify size, colour and type of tweed or check - and we'll try
to match it. |
$55.00 |
Linen County Caps
natural linen colour shown |
A lighter cap for summer wear. Still
handmade, in Donegal.
Available in natural, sage and celtic green, navy and caramel, and
also
in the "bright" or "toned" patchwork patterns. |
$55.00 |
Irish Walking Hat
green herringbone tweed shown |
You know this one, shallow brim, full
crown. comes in the 14 tweed combinations above. |
$63.00 |
| Thatch Hat, Crushable |
A fisherman's hat, rolls up and holds
its shape when opened and worn.
Similar in shape to the Walking Hat. Available in grey or brown salt &
pepper tweed |
$60.00 |
Eight-piece Cap
brown salt & pepper tweed shown |
Available in 11 tweeds, see colour
descriptions above for choices The famous "Chicago gangster" hat from
the movies. A heavier hat than the regular county cap. |
$60.00 |
| Children's County Caps |
Available in Medium and Large sizes
with elastic back. Available in a "toning" patch; black, brown or
green herringbone; or grey, brown or moss green salt & pepper tweeds.
Just like the adult ones but with the elastic for wear and comfort. |
$50.00 |
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Woolen Caps - Glen Appin of Scotland |
| Woollen County Caps |
The same marvellous quality as the fine
Hanna hats from Ireland, but made from the native Scottish tweeds,
including
Harris tweeds. In various colours of browns, greys, blues and
greens, with checked,
herringbone and
salt and pepper patterns. Specify colour and size. come in S-XXL
sizes. Sizes slightly smaller than the Hanna hats. |
$50.00 |
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