Thursday, 28 November 2024
Donegal's crafters and makers are the heartbeat of the county's thriving creative economy, bringing to life a diverse range of products inspired by the rugged beauty and vibrant culture of the region. From artisanal foods to world-class textiles, these local businesses embody the essence of Donegal’s unique identity.
As part of the annual #BuyDonegal initiative, these talented creators are taking center stage, showcasing their handcrafted wares to both local and global audiences. The campaign, which encourages people to "shop local" during the festive season, not only highlights Donegal’s economic potential but also fosters a strong sense of community pride.
Huku Balance: Handmade Wooden Balance Boards Supporting Fitness and Sustainability
Based in the village of Creeslough in Co. Donegal, Huku Balance designs and crafts high-quality wooden balance boards to help people enhance their strength, core stability, and overall fitness. Each board is sustainably made using Baltic Birch plywood and embodies our commitment to eco-friendly practices.
This Christmas, we're excited to offer our redesigned Corefit balance boards, featuring improved portability and vibrant graphics, making them the perfect gift for fitness enthusiasts.
Discover the perfect blend of fitness and sustainability with Huku Balance this holiday season.
Hanna Hats
Hanna Hats are a third-generation family business, specialising in luxury handcrafted headwear and accessories made from the finest tweed, linen, and cotton from Ireland and throughout Europe. Their fabric selections are inspired by the rugged and wild landscape that surrounds them in Donegal. Hanna Hats offers a large selection of tweed hats, tweed caps, linen caps, and tweed accessories in their collection.
They offer a choice of styles including flat caps, newsboy caps, baseball caps, walking hats, duckbill caps, skipper caps and many more. Celebrating 100 years in business in 2024, and proud to be one of the last headwear manufacturers left in Ireland, each piece is handcrafted by a team of highly skilled craftspeople in their Donegal Town workshop.
Offering coming up to Christmas:
This #BuyDonegal, let’s show our support for the extraordinary talent that makes Donegal truly special. Whether you’re buying a gift for a loved one or treating yourself, every purchase supports local jobs, skills, and traditions.
