Old Crafts

Abstract: Story collected by Emily Shekleton, a student at Cabra, Kingscourt school (Cabra, Co. Cavan) (no informant identified).

Original reference: 1008/3/26

 Cabra, Kingscourt [Vol. 1008, Chapter 0003]

County  The Schools' Manuscript Collection : County Cavan Schools

COLLECTOR
Shekleton, Emily 
Gender
female

Story text

transcribed at

 

Old Crafts  [duchas:5066576]

Long ago some people grew fields of flax. It was very useful, as beautiful linen goods, such as table-cloths, sheets etc were made from it. 
Ropes were also made out of the flax. These ropes were not like the ropes nowadays, as they were so well put together they would last for many years. Certain families round our locality earned their living by this rope making. 
Basket-making was a great industry for miles round here. For white baskets, the sallies have to be boiled and then split to make fancy baskets. 
Baskets for gathering potatoes are made on a hoop. First make a hoop. Then put in two centre ribs and weave the sallies through these ribs, fastening them tightly to the outer hoop. Add two handles and the basket is complete.

Resource description

Origin information
Cabra, Co. Cavan
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
p. 124
Volume 1008
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Violet Irwin.
Languages
English  
Genre
Folktale
Subject
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Trades and crafts--Gnó agus ceird
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture--Talmhaíocht
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Clothing and accessories--Éadaí agus suaitheantais
School location
Cabra Cabra Enniskeen Clankee Cavan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5098249
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 1008/3/26

Suggested credit
"Old Crafts"in "The Schools' Manuscript Collection," held by University College Dublin, National Folklore Collection UCD. © University College Dublin. Digital content by: Glenbeigh Records Management, published by UCD Library, University College Dublin <https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5098249>
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Violet Irwin.
Funding
Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
Record source
Metadata creation date: 2014/2016 — Metadata created by Fiontar, Dublin City University, in collaboration with the National Folklore Collection UCD and UCD Library. Original Fiontar metadata converted into MODS by UCD Library.

School location

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