Irish Belt – Summer-Giverny

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Christy Crios – Irish Handwoven Belt – Summer-Giverny

Handcrafted using Donegal Tweed Wool

Liz’s adventure bike trip to Giverny and Monet’s garden inspires this new Irish Belt – Summer in Giverny. The summer colour was fabulous—flamboyant dahlias in oranges, purples, and lilac-tipped whites — a joy to experience.

Traditionally, Crios (pronounced “Kris”, plural Crioseanna) were woven from six strands of coloured wool, often finished with a white border and worn by the men of the Aran Islands, wrapped around their tweed trousers. This modern interpretation blends tradition with personal story.

Each Christy Crios is handwoven at Swallow Studios on a vintage floor loom she rescued from a property in County Sligo. Passed along with the hope it would “go to a good home,” the loom now hums with new life.  Liz has kept the ancient craft of crios weaving alive and thriving.

Crafted with rich Donegal tweed wool, this crios is a versatile piece—perfect for everyday wear with jeans and a cosy jumper, or as a meaningful handfasting braid in wedding ceremonies.

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72 inches in length

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Made with love to be enjoyed, treasured and passed on.