Straw, Hay & Rushes in Irish Folk Tradition

Straw, Hay & Rushes in Irish Folk Tradition

Fully illustrated history of everyday rural Irish life, based on the National Museum of Ireland’s collection of straw, hay and rushes. A fascinating insight into Irish crafts and rituals, Anne O’Dowd uncovers a unique history of folklore and tradition in the creation and use of objects made from humble organic materials.

Anne O'Dowd

• Irish Academic Press Ltd
• 9781788550222
• 560 pages
• €35
• Paperback / softback
• Ireland
• Folk art