a simple yarn

Depends on your cultural frame of reference, I guess.

Here’s a photo.

To my Irish friends, it’s a familiar name in the weaving world with interesting clothing, home furnishings and a great café to meet up with friends.

To my American friends, it reflects a well-known sight around Annapolis, Maryland, the ubiquitous Navy midshipman.

Yep, a blend of Irish and American culture—Avoca on US soil. Sadly, though, the shop lacks the hip and trendy merchandise of the Irish-based shops. With cheesy Irish folk music in the background, it seems more a caricature, a la ‘The Quiet Man’ or Carroll’s Irish Gifts, than true innovative Irish design.

But still, it’s nice to see a friendly Irish ‘face’ all the same.