CRAOBH NUA

A set of original  Bobbin Lace fans for the Millennium
designed by Ann Margaret Keller

This series of five fans is the first collection of original designs for Bobbin Lace with specifically Irish theme. The concept began with the illustration of some of the best known Irish myths from the ancient cycle known as 'An Craobh Rua' (the Red Branch).
This collection, both in design and technique, forms a 'New Branch' (Craobh Nua) in Irish lace.

The fan patterns are presented as a set in a special folio publication called "An Craobh Nua". This is a spiral bound volume containing colour illustrations, prickings and instructions for all five fans plus the story behind thier designs. Price: €16.50 plus p&p. 

The fansticks shown in the samples are a delux range handmade by Malcolm
Cox. The guardsticks on the 3 larger sizes are made of alternative ivory, a
non-animal substitute material used much by miniaturists, and the 2
smallest sizes are of bone. Inner sticks are all handmade in wood. All are
finished with a Swarowski crystal fastener at the pivot. These fansticks,
decorated by me with the designs echoing each fan design, may be ordered
from me, although lacemakers should be aware that there could be 6 - 8
months' delay on delivery due to Malcolm's busy schedule.

Fanstick prices:
size1 (largest) - €98
size 2 - €91
size 3 - €85
size 4 - €60
size 5 - €57
(plus p&p)

Special Offer

Matching pairs of bone bobbins painted
with the same design as each set of sticks. The pair of bobbins will be
spangled with appropriate semi-precious stones and Swarowski crystals, come
in presentation box, and priced at €50.