Carol Smith Millinery

Carol Smith Millinery is a hat-making studio based in Rathdrum, County Wicklow. Millinery is a craft of hand-shaped forms, blocked felt and straw, trimmings and fine finishing, and a working studio is where that process can be seen up close.

Alongside made pieces for weddings, race days and other occasions, studios of this kind often run classes and workshops for those who want to try the craft themselves. It makes for an interesting stop for anyone in the Wicklow area with an eye for design and traditional making.