Dublin's Best Craft And Design Shops
With traditions in heritage craft disciplines ranging from basketry through to woodworking, the work of Irish craftspeople is recognised worldwide as an exemplar of high-quality handmade goods. Dublin‘s craft and design shops are well-placed to handpick the best of both native and international design, enabling them to cater to a clientele that balances increasingly global tastes with a passion for buying local. Here are the finest design stores this creative city has to offer.
1. Scout
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2. Irish Design Shop
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3. Industry & Co
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5. Designist
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Seven Wood
Located a little outside the city centre in the trendy residential area of Ranelagh, a visit to Seven Wood is more than worth the short Luas journey. Originally started as a pop-up by Niamh Banks, former head of buying for the iconic Avoca‘s homewares department, Seven Wood has blossomed into a permanent fixture of the Dublin design scene. Working from her beautifully appointed store on the village’s main street, Banks handles a covetable collection of restored vintage furniture, beautiful ceramics and organic apothecary ranges such as L:A Bruket and Compagnie de Provence. She has also collaborated with award-winning Irish furniture maker Cillian Ó Súilleabháin on the ‘Parquet Table’ – a project designed around reclaimed parquet flooring that originated from Queens University Belfast.
6. Makers & Brothers
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