Shores of Muckno Crios

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Christy Crios – Irish Handwoven Belt – Shores of Muckno
Handcrafted in Blue-Grey Donegal Tweed Wool

Woven with memory and meaning, the Shores of Muckno Crios is a tribute to where Liz’s love of craft and landscape first began. She grew up along the banks of Lough Muckno in Castleblayney, drawing inspiration from its lapping waters, shifting skies, and quiet beauty. This landscape still shapes her work and spirit today.

This blue-grey Irish Crios Belt reflects the calm tones of Muckno’s waters and soft shores. Traditionally, the Crios (pronounced “Kris”, plural Crioseanna) was woven from six strands of coloured wool, often finished with a white border and worn by men of the Aran Islands around their tweed trousers. This design blends that tradition with a deeply personal story.

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

Crafted from rich Donegal Tweed wool, this crios is a versatile piece—perfect with jeans and a cosy jumper, or as a meaningful handfasting braid for wedding ceremonies. For those with Castleblayney roots, it holds an even deeper connection: an heirloom of place and heritage, woven by one of your own.

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72 inches in length

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