Precious Land

Category: Accessories

'Precious Land' is a jewellery collection centred on the Irish landscape and the value of working with raw Irish materials such as native sheep wool, slate, and linen. The wool industry in Ireland was once a vital part of our heritage; today, most of Ireland’s wool is either exported or discarded as waste. This project aims to inspire a renewed connection between the wearer and the land, and to celebrate the value of a now under appreciated material. My practice involves travelling across Ireland, observing texture and colour, and translating these impressions into material form through processes such as etching and natural dyeing. While rooted in traditional techniques, I incorporate silver and magnetism to secure the natural components. This results in an interchangeable quality that allows for customisation and fosters a more personal, tactile connection to each piece.