This week we added the most spectacular, well constructed, breathtakingly gorgeous, and absolutely one-of-a-kind piece to our shop. Behold:

We debated for a while about whether or not one of us should keep it (and if so, which one?) or if we should indeed make it available to the world. As you know, we chose the latter, though there’s no saying one of us won’t take it down off the site in a fit of passionate jealousy at the thought of its loving embrace coddling another in its draping warmth.

And warm it truly is. Not only because of the exquisite Irish lamb’s wool that it’s made from, but the vibe of the colors also serve to invigorate a cold body and sluggish state of mind. And of course the pockets are there for added comfort and warmth.

And did I mention that it’s all lined in silky satin? Of course it is, a piece like this would be made of nothing less.

The labels on this one tell a fabulous story:

First, a gorgeous label with the cutest cartoon of Boru, High King of Ireland, reading :
"Made in the Republic of Ireland/ Boru/ By Jimmy Hourihan of Dublin".

Next, a label detailing the cape’s origins: "Donegal Handwoven Tweed, Made from pure new wool from County Donegal". Donegal Wool is some of the finest in the world. But it doesn’t normally come in such unusual colors as this!  Continue Reading... (522 words + 2 images, estimated 2:05 mins reading time)