 Advertisement in the International Irish Exhibition catalogue, 1907 | |
| Type | Style of embroidery |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | County Clare, Ireland |
| Manufacturer | Clare Embroidery School |
| Introduced | 1892 |
Clare embroidery was a style of Irish textile art established at the Clare Embroidery School, which was founded by Florence Vere O'Brien. Using floral and geometric designs, often in blue and white threads, pieces decorated in this style were exhibited in Ireland, England and America. Queen Victoria purchased smocks decorated with Clare embroidery. An archive of the style is held at Clare Museum.