Home > Europe > Republic of Ireland > Related Images
Winding Pirns for Weaving Donegal Homespun, Inishowen
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Winding Pirns for Weaving Donegal Homespun, Inishowen
Winding Pirns forWeaving Donegal Homespun, Inishowen - a view of a family group outside a cottage with a woman operating a spinning wheel and a reel. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Donegal: Inishowen). Date: circa early 1900s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14363584
© National Museums NI / Mary Evans
Cottage Donegal Homespun Inishowen Operating Reel Spinning Wheel Winding
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early 1900s in Inishowen, County Donegal, Ireland. The scene unfolds outside a quaint thatched-roof cottage, where a woman diligently operates a traditional spinning wheel. A reel of freshly wound pirns (skeins) sits nearby, ready to be woven into Homespun fabric. The family group gathered around her, their faces filled with curiosity and admiration, suggests the importance of this age-old craft in their community. Homespun fabric was a staple in rural Ireland, where people relied on their own resources to create clothing and textiles. The spinning wheel was a vital tool, allowing them to transform raw wool into yarn, which could then be woven into fabric. The serene landscape in the background, with its rolling hills and verdant pastures, underscores the strong connection between the people of Inishowen and their natural environment. The simple pleasures of rural life are on full display, as the family gathers to appreciate the skill and artistry of the woman at work. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when life moved at a slower pace, and the bonds between family and community were deeply intertwined with the rhythms of the land.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
