Liz Christy doesn’t just design woven pieces, she carries Monaghan with her, thread by thread. At the heart of Liz Christy Woven Designs is a deep connection to place: its quiet resilience, rural rhythms, and a heritage that values work made slowly, honestly, and well.
Fresh from her 26th year exhibiting at Showcase Ireland, Liz continues to demonstrate the enduring relevance of Irish craft through a practice rooted in traditional weaving techniques while evolving to meet contemporary design and modern living. Her collections of unique crafts, scarves, throws, cushions, and interior textiles, are defined by refined colour palettes, rich textures, and an uncompromising commitment to quality and comfort.
Over more than two decades, her work has evolved thoughtfully in response to changing markets, while maintaining the authenticity and integrity that underpin high-quality Irish craftsmanship. This balance between heritage and innovation has been central to the longevity of her distinct brand.
Her work is contemporary in feel, but it is grounded in tradition. The language of weaving; patience, repetition, attention, is one Liz grew up understanding, even before she ever sat at a loom. In Monaghan, making was never about trends; it was about usefulness, durability, and pride. Those values still shape her practice today. Each piece reflects a respect for craft passed down through generations, reinterpreted for modern living without losing its soul.
Monaghan isn’t just where Liz is from, it’s how she works. The landscape informs her palette, the quiet strength of the county shaping both her designs and her pace. There is no rush in her process, because heritage cannot be hurried. Instead, she allows time to do its work, trusting skills learned, refined, and honoured over years.
Her devotion to ‘Made in Monaghan’ is unwavering. For Liz, it is a statement of identity as much as origin. To make locally is to support community, to keep knowledge alive, and to stand against the disposability of mass production. In choosing to produce her work in Monaghan, she is choosing continuity, ensuring that traditional skills remain relevant, valued, and visible in a modern world.
Learn more about her range here: http://www.lizchristy.com
