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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