Meet the Maker - Iryna Meskeiva and her wee studio helper!
Iryna who is from Ukraine, relocated to Ireland with her husband in 2022 and now live in Grangemockler, Co. Tipperary. Iryna joined the Tudor Artisan Hub in November 2023 and her beautiful Toy collection are very popular with our customers. Iryna's handmade toys are crocheted using velour, acrylic and cotton yarns.
Iryna likes to craft 'one of a kind' toys - infusing each piece with its own unique character and charm. The process of creating something entirely new each time is incredibly rewarding to Iryna, offering endless opportunities to experiment with colours, textures, and designs. Iryna does not remake any toy exactly, to ensure that each creation stands out as a unique piece of art, reflecting her evolving skills and imagination. Iryna enjoys making special commissions too.
Iryna's has a little secret ingredient for designing and creating her unique toys that she wants to share with you. "This is my smart cat Zlatko, which in translation means Golden cat. It is he who not only inspires me to create something interesting, but also very actively helps me in crocheting and knitting!".
Meet Iryna's wee studio helper and secret ingredient Zlatko!
Just arrived...gorgeous hand-crochet Bunny in a Carrot by Iryna.
Carrot dimension 10". Bunny dimensions 8".
Bunny 'Lola' in a carrot - €35
Bunny 'Lola' in a carrot
The Bunny 'Lola'
Handcrafted Cotton Toys for Babies by Iryna with Love
'Honey' - Teddy Bear, Cotton Yarn - €15 (6")
'Lexi' Dog, Cotton Yarn - €16.95 (5")
New arrival - Baby Cotton Blanket & Gift for new arrival, size 95xc x 75cm.
Certified cotton safe for children, machine washable at 40 degrees.
Peanut, the Teddy Bear with Baby Boy blanket
Luna, the grey kitten with Baby Girl blanket.
Price for each baby gift set €75.00
These gifts sets are on display downstairs in our backroom.
The new puppy collection by Iryna with Love.
The puppy collection 6" length €17.50
Benji
Maple the Cocker Spaniel Pup
Parker - Rottweiler Puppy
New collection arrived July 2024!
Take a closer look at Iryna's latest Toy collection
IM001 Peggy - the Pig €30 (4.5"H x 10"L)
IM002 Lady Lulu - Ladybird €40 (16"H)
IM003 Juliet - Ballerina Bear €25 (10"H)
IM004 Freddie - Frog €35 (16"H)
IM005 Sweet Pea - Lamb €30 (12"H)
IM006 Logan - Donkey €30 (7"H x 9"L)
SOLD - IM007 Bella - Bunny €30 (11 H")
IM008 Oscar - Teddy Bear €30 (11")
Lady Lulu - Front
Lady Lulu - Back
Sweet Pea
Sweet Pea
Other Handmade Toys by Iryna in stock
IM009 Lar - I Love Tipp Dog €25 (10"H)
IM010 Henry - KK Cat €20 (8"H)
IM011 JJ - KK Cat €20 (9"H)
IM012 Pippin - Bunny €30 (10"H)
IM013 Easter Egg €3 (2"H)
IM014 Milly - Bunny €10 (5"H)
IM015 Easter Basket €12 (5"W x 3"H)
IM016 and IM017 Shelby (Yellow) & Parker (Blue) €12.50 ea (4.5"H)
IM018 Ella - Baby Angel €12.50 (5"H)
IM019 Dina - Baby Angel €12.50 (5"H)
JJ and Henry - KK Cats
Bella (SOLD) and Pippin - Long ear Bunnies
Ella and Dina - Hanging Baby Angels
Iryna is now taking orders to handcraft - Dog Breeds Soft Toys. Custom made to order, from €40
A recent commission for a very special birthday girl -
A bunny soft toy in the likeness of her per Rabbit 'Chives'
Samples of soft toys crafted by Iryna - that found new homes
