NETTLE SHAWL – LÁSA DEARG (Madder Red)

100% Nettle Fibre | Hand-knit in Nepal | Naturally Dyed in Co. Clare, Ireland

A Shawl Rooted in Place & Process

Our nettle shawl collection has been long in the making. High in the Himalayas, wild nettle is harvested, retted, hand-spun and hand-knit by artisans working with a fair-trade organisation (WFTO application in progress). Each piece supports rural families through fair income while preserving traditional handcraft skills passed down through generations.

Once finished, the undyed shawls travel directly to our dye studio in County Clare, where they are carefully scoured and coloured using rain-harvested water, slow cold-mordant methods, and pure botanical dyes. The process is gentle on fibre, low-energy, and entirely free from synthetic chemicals or heavy metals.

Dyed with madder root, Lása Dearg reveals a warm, earthy red — deep, vibrant, and alive with natural variation.

At a Glance

Colour Note

While the same recipe is followed for every batch, the natural beige-grey tones of nettle fibre and the living nature of madder root create subtle variations in shade.

Each shawl will be a close match to the photographed colour, yet never identical — every piece carries its own tone.

Why It’s Special

• 100% nettle fibre — wild-harvested, hand-spun and knitted by artisans in Nepal
• Fair-trade supply chain supporting remote Himalayan families
• Dyed in Co. Clare using rain-harvested water
• Natural mordants only — alum and iron acetate; no heavy metals
• Madder root yields rich, warm botanical reds
• Cold-mordant process — energy-efficient, non-toxic and fibre-friendly
• Closed-loop water system — rinse water filtered through gravel and reed beds to nourish woodland; dye solids composted in our wormery to feed new dye plants
• Naturally unique — subtle variation in tone and drape; softens beautifully with wear
• Printed care card included

Care

Hand wash cold with a pH-neutral soap. Rinse thoroughly, reshape gently and dry flat.
With wear, the nettle fibre becomes increasingly soft and fluid.

Wrap yourself in the warmth of Lása Dearg — a madder-dyed story of fair craft, clean colour and deep connection to the land.

NETTLE SHAWL – DHONN NEANTÓIGE

100% Nettle Fibre | Hand-knit in Nepal | Naturally Dyed with Catechu & Iron in Co. Clare, Ireland

A Shawl Rooted in Place & Process

Our nettle shawls begin high in the Himalayas, where wild nettle is harvested, retted, hand-spun and hand-knit by artisans working with a fair-trade organisation (WFTO application in progress). Each piece supports remote families through fair income and the continuation of traditional craft.

Once completed, the shawls travel directly to our dye studio in County Clare, where they are carefully scoured and dyed in small batches using rain-harvested water, cold-mordant methods, and a warm, earthy botanical blend of catechu and iron (ferrous acetate).

The result is Dhonn Neantóige — a rich, grounding brown with natural depth and subtle variation that can only come from plant dyes.

At a Glance

Colour Note

Both nettle fibre and botanical dyes vary naturally from batch to batch. As a result, each shawl develops its own uniquely warm, earthy tone.

Your piece will be a close match to the photographed colour, while remaining entirely individual — shaped by fibre, plant pigment and process.

A printed care card is included with every shawl.

Why It’s Special

• 100% nettle fibre — gathered, spun and knitted entirely by hand
• Fair-trade supply chain supporting remote Himalayan families
• Naturally dyed in Co. Clare using rain-harvested water
• Natural mordants only — alum and iron; no heavy metals
• Catechu and iron create a classic, grounding botanical brown
• Small-batch dyeing — five shawls per vat for care and consistency
• Closed-loop studio — filtered rinse water nourishes our woodland; dye solids composted in our wormery to feed new dye plants
• Naturally unique — subtle variation in size and drape; softens beautifully with wear
• Printed care card included

Care

Hand wash cold with a pH-neutral soap. Rinse thoroughly, reshape gently and dry flat.
With time and wear, the nettle fibre becomes increasingly soft and supple.

Wrap yourself in the warm, grounding beauty of nettle — crafted fair, naturally dyed, and finished with deep respect for land and maker alike.

NETTLE SHAWL – GORM ÉADROM (Light Indigo Blue)

100% Nettle Fibre | Hand-knit in Nepal | Naturally Indigo-Dyed in Co. Clare, Ireland

A Shawl Rooted in Place & Process

Our nettle shawls begin high in the Himalayas, where wild nettle is harvested, retted, hand-spun and hand-knit by artisans working with a fair-trade organisation (WFTO application in progress). Each piece supports remote families through fair income and the preservation of traditional craft.

Once complete, the shawls travel directly to our dye house in County Clare, where they are carefully scoured and dyed in small batches using rain-harvested water, cold-mordant methods, and homegrown natural indigo cultivated in our dye garden.

The result is Gorm Éadrom — a soft, luminous light indigo blue, gentle in tone and alive with subtle natural variation.

At a Glance

Colour Note

Small-batch indigo dyeing means that each run develops its own gentle tone, shaped by the living nature of indigo and the natural variation of nettle fibre.

Your shawl will be a close match to the photographs, while remaining entirely unique — a light indigo blue that carries the marks of hand, plant and place.

Why It’s Special

• 100% nettle fibre — gathered, spun and knitted entirely by hand
• Fair-trade supply chain supporting remote Nepalese families
• Dyed in Co. Clare using rain-harvested water
• Natural mordants only — alum and iron; no heavy metals
• Homegrown indigo yields soft, lightfast botanical blues
• Small-batch dyeing — five shawls per vat for care and consistency
• Low-energy, closed-loop process — filtered rinse water nourishes our woodland; dye solids composted in our wormery to feed new dye plants
• Naturally unique — subtle variation in size and texture; softens beautifully with wear
• Printed care card included

Care

Hand wash cold with a pH-neutral soap. Rinse thoroughly, reshape gently and dry flat.
With wear, the nettle fibre becomes increasingly soft and supple.

Wrap yourself in the quiet luxury of nettle — crafted fair, dyed clean, and finished with respect for the land.

NETTLE SHAWL – GORM DORCHA (Indigo Blue)

100% Nettle Fibre | Hand-knit in Nepal | Naturally Indigo-Dyed in Co. Clare, Ireland

A Shawl Rooted in Place & Process

Our nettle shawls begin high in the Himalayas, where wild nettle is harvested, retted, hand-spun and hand-knit by artisans working with a fair-trade organisation (WFTO application in progress). Each piece supports remote families through fair income and the preservation of traditional craft.

Once complete, the shawls travel directly to our dye house in County Clare, where they are carefully scoured and dyed in small batches using rain-harvested water, cold-mordant methods, and homegrown natural indigo pigment.

The result is Gorm Dorcha - a deep, timeless indigo blue, rich in tone and alive with subtle natural variation.

At a Glance

Colour Note

Though the same recipe and ingredients are used each time, the living nature of indigo and the natural variation in nettle fibre ensure that every shawl is unique. Your piece will be a close match to the photographs, yet unmistakably one of a kind.

Why It’s Special

• 100% nettle fibre — gathered, spun and knitted entirely by hand
• Fair-trade supply chain supporting remote Nepalese families
• Dyed in Co. Clare using rain-harvested water and natural mordants only
• Low-energy, closed-loop dye process
• Naturally unique — softens beautifully with wear
• Rich, plant-based indigo with excellent lightfastness
• Printed care card included

Care

Hand wash cold with a pH-neutral soap. Rinse thoroughly, reshape gently and dry flat.
With wear, the fibre becomes increasingly soft and supple.

Wrap yourself in the quiet luxury of nettle — crafted fair, dyed clean, and finished with respect for the land.

NETTLE SHAWL – NEANTÓG GHLASA

100% Nettle Fibre | Hand-knit in Nepal | Naturally Dyed in Co. Clare, Ireland

A Shawl Rooted in Place & Process

Our nettle shawls begin high in the Himalayas, where wild nettle is harvested, retted, hand-spun and hand-knit by artisans working with a fair-trade organisation (WFTO application in progress). Each piece supports remote families through fair income and the preservation of traditional craft.

Finished shawls travel directly to our dye house in County Clare, where they are carefully scoured and coloured in small batches of five using rain-harvested water, cold-mordant methods, and a botanical blend of homegrown indigo and homegrown weld.

This combination creates Neantóg Ghlasa, a fresh, spring green that softens beautifully with every wear.

At a Glance

Colour Note

Small-batch natural dyeing means that each run develops its own subtle tone, further enhanced by the soft grey-beige variations in natural nettle fibre.

Every shawl will be a close match to the photographed colour, while remaining entirely unique — a living shade of green shaped by fibre, water and plant pigment.

Why It’s Special

• 100% nettle fibre — gathered, spun and knitted entirely by hand
• Fair-trade supply chain supporting remote Nepalese families
• Dyed in Co. Clare using rain-harvested water
• Natural mordants only — alum and iron; zero heavy metals
• Homegrown indigo blended with myrobalan for a fresh, gentle green
• Small-batch dyeing — five shawls per vat for care and consistency
• Closed-loop water system — rinse water filtered through gravel and reed beds to nourish our woodland; dye solids composted in our wormery to feed new dye plants
• Naturally unique — subtle variation in size and drape; softens like fine linen over time
• Printed care card included

Care

Hand wash cold with a pH-neutral soap. Rinse thoroughly, reshape gently and dry flat.
With wear, the fibre relaxes and becomes increasingly soft and supple.

Wrap yourself in the quiet luxury of nettle — crafted fair, dyed clean, and finished with respect for the land.