West-Strand by Nina

Inspired by the Cold & for the Love of Wool 

Nina O'Reilly, who was born in a small village called Westendorf in the Austrian Tirol, is the founder and creator of West-Strand by Nina.Twenty years ago, she wanted to buy herself a pair of slippers, called Doggln in the Tirol, but the local slipper maker, Anna, wouldn’t sell a pair to her. Instead Anna told her to learn the craftsmanship herself, which dates back to the 18th century, and so Nina did.When Anna, her mentor for over twenty years, retired at the age of 92, Nina was able to inherit her 200 year old wooden lasts so she could bring this tradition from the Austrian Tirol to the Atlantic Coast in the North-West of Ireland and West-Strand by Nina was created - 'West' from Westendorf her home village in Austria and 'Strand' from Strandhill her home now!Nina has also expanded her range of products to include 100% wool headbands, beanie hats, boot slippers, baby booties and lavender pouches.

Please visit her website www.weststrandbynina.com where you will find her 100% wool range, you will also be able to read up on the materials used and the wonderful story about how her products came to be and how they are made.

You can also visit Nina at her workshop in Strandhill, Co. Sligo, by appointment. Please feel free to contact her via e-mail: weststrandbynina@gmail.com.