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    Delia Barry

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    Awards Won

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    Honours

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    Delia Barry's greatest accolade is the international recognition she brought to traditional Irish knitting. At 83, she became a viral sensation, with features in Vogue, The New York Times, and BBC News. Her sweaters were celebrated as one of the most coveted clothing items of 2023, and she inspired a new appreciation for handcrafted garments.

    Honours & Distinctions

    Featured in Vogue

    Vogue·2023

    Her Banshees sweater was featured in 'Bury Me in a Banshees of Inisherin Knit'.

    New York Times Profile

    The New York Times·2023

    Profiled as 'A Knitwear Sensation at 83'.

    BBC News Feature

    BBC News·2023

    Covered her story as the 83-year-old behind the Oscar film's famous knits.

    Magazine Covers

    Vogue

    January 2023

    Bury Me in a 'Banshees of Inisherin' Knit

    Vanity Fair

    October 2022

    The Sweaters of 'Inisherin'