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Services for Craft Buyers |
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Welcome to the Crafts Council of Ireland's website – where you can find a broad range of information relevant to your business.
ONLINE DIRECTORY OF CRAFTSPEOPLE
You can access contact details, product information, artists’ statements and images from over 2,700 registered craftspeople throughout the island of Ireland from our craft directory. IRISH CRAFT PORTFOLIO Online
The biggest challenge for people who want to commission a 'one off piece' of artwork is knowing where and how to find the right artist to make it. Irish Craft Portfolio was established in 2005 to provide a platform for promoting craftworkers producing work to an international exhibition standard. It is available to view online or as a hardcopy publication. For more information click here. SHOWCASE
If you have a retail outlet then you may be interested in information on Showcase – Ireland’s largest, craft, gift, fashion and interiors show, which takes place in the RDS, Dublin in January every year. More information on this event is available from the Showcase Ireland website.
RESEARCH
CCoI has undertaken a variety of Consumer Research surveys which provide key market information on consumers’ perceptions, needs, preferences, projected spend etc. A summary of the key findings for buyers can be downloaded here (CCoI_Consumer_Research_Breifing_for_buyers.pdf).
Economic Significance and Potential of the Crafts Industry in Ireland. Report by Indecon International Economic Consultants (2010).
The Full Report, Executive Summary and CCoI position Statement are available for download here. (For further information contact Susan Brindley at email:
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