McKernan Woollen Mills

We are Eugene and Anke McKernan, an Irish/German couple based in the West of Ireland and we have been making scarves for a very long time. We operate as a family-run business and our designs are sold in select boutiques, concept stores and museum shops throughout Ireland, Europe and North America.

When we began our handweaving company in 1985, we quickly understood that scarves would become our main focus.

Having to earn a living for our growing family, we realised that scarves were one of the few handwoven textile products that would be both financially and creatively interesting.

As a product, scarves have a high perceived value but for us they are also a canvas that allows us to express our artistry, love for colour and appreciation of high quality textiles.

As for the customer, a scarf can both enhance and compliment a person’s complexion and outfit.

As our business developed over the years, we went through what could be described as our very own industrial revolution.

This venture into knitting proved so successful that we have invested in three more machines since.

Coming into our 35th year of business, we are proud to be one of the most established scarf designers and manufacturers in Ireland.