Blog - Kilkenny Design

Waterford Crystal is one of Ireland’s most well loved brands known for its exquisite glassware designs and unparalleled craftsmanship. It has been the beating heart of Irish crystal for over 200 years with skills passed on from generation to generation. Waterford Crystal features in all the grandest establishments from Westminster Abbey in London to the Kennedy Center in Washington. It h ...

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Virtually nobody returns home to US soil without an Aran sweater after a visit to the Emerald Isle. It is the quintessential token of Irish fashion that has stood the test of time. Although the Aran sweater originated in the 1930s, it is still well loved today owing to its timeless design and superior quality. In fact, it’s not just Americans who adore the Aran sweater. The unique sweate ...

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All hail the “Queen of Print”, Irish born designer Orla Kiely. Every season Orla Kiely enamours fans with bold patterns combined with bright colours in her signature mid-century retro style where floral motifs abound. Favourite designs don’t take long to sell out as pattern lovers all over the world snap up the eye-catching design.As one of the much loved designer’s exclusive stockists, ...

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It’s a momentous occasion, your friend is taking the big step forward in life and getting married! To celebrate thoughtful engagement presents are a must but what do people even give as engagement presents these days? How much do you spend? How do you pick something that the couple can both enjoy?To help you to navigate all of these considerations, we have put together a list of differ ...

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The most treasured jewellery often holds sentimental memories of a person, an occasion or a memorable moment in time. Looking after your jewellery is so important to maintain its beauty and shine and ultimately means it will last longer.Depending on your preference, budget and style you may choose to buy plated jewellery or solid gold/sterling silver jewellery. Here is your simple stra ...

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Think Ireland is the only place that it rains constantly? Think again! Because the Basque country straddling Northern Spain and France is famous for its rainfall too. On average the annual rainfall in Ireland is 1200mm and the Basque region isn’t far behind with 1000mm.That’s why we can trust the makers of these stylish light rain jackets from the Basque region to create something that t ...

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