Miriam Cushen

Since 1778, six generations of our family have been producing exceptional textiles from our mill in Kilkenny, Ireland.

Q&A

Artist Statement

Using rare Irish fleece and revered, time-honored techniques, our fabrics are superior in touch, unique in colour and naturally sustainable. To experience Cushendale is to be connected to centuries of knowledge and craftsmanship with passion and warmth.The handle of this exceptionally rare Irish yarn creates a real and tactile connection to a heritage craft.

What craft do you work with?

The locally sourced fleece is from the protected ‘Galway’ sheep and is dyed, carded, spun and woven at our historic mill, creating a range of truly unique Irish textiles of authentic composition, provenance and craftsmanship.

What inspires you to work with this craft?

It is a great privilege and joy to continue to work with indigenous Irish wool, from fleece to fabric.

How would you best describe your workspace and what tools could you not do without?

All our Irish wool yarn is dyed, carded, spun and woven at our mill in Graignamanagh.