点评:As part of my MA studies in Sustainable Textiles, I am researching the current status and perception of Irish wool, including its cultural significance. A few weeks ago, I reached out to Arthur Cottage because I missed a spinning event that I would have liked to attend. I wanted to inquire about any upcoming events and whether I could be put in touch with the facilitator, Mary.
Mary kindly replied promptly, inviting me to visit the cottage for a hands-on experience. I visited earlier this week and spent a wonderful afternoon with Mary and Rhiannon, learning how to spin wool using both a drop spindle and a spinning wheel. Mary shared her extensive knowledge of historical textiles, and we engaged in deep conversations for several hours.
I greatly appreciated her insights, which will undoubtedly contribute significantly to my research. Her passion for preserving traditional Irish crafts truly shone through. I can’t thank her enough for the time she dedicated to me. Thank you!
翻译:作为可持续纺织品硕士研究的一部分,我正在研究爱尔兰羊毛的现状和看法,包括其文化意义。几周前,我联系了 Arthur Cottage,因为我错过了一场我想参加的纺纱活动。我想询问即将举行的活动,以及我是否可以与主持人 Mary 取得联系。
Mary 很快就回复了我,邀请我参观小屋,亲身体验一下。我本周早些时候参观了小屋,与 Mary 和 Rhiannon 度过了一个美好的下午,学习如何使用纺锤和纺车纺羊毛。Mary 分享了她对历史纺织品的广泛了解,我们进行了几个小时的深入交谈。
我非常感谢她的见解,这无疑将对我的研究做出重大贡献。她对保护传统爱尔兰工艺的热情确实闪耀着光芒。我非常感谢她为我付出的时间。谢谢!