bombyxMORI was founded in 1999 by Astrid Tomrop-Hofmann. Astrid was born in Germany in 1949. She moved to Ireland with her partner in 1979 and bought a house with a view to becoming self-sufficient. "Since my childhood I have been surrounded by creativity
bombyxMORI was founded in 1999 by Astrid Tomrop-Hofmann. Astrid was born in Germany in 1949. She moved to Ireland with her partner in 1979 and bought a house with a view to becoming self-sufficient. "Since my childhood I have been surrounded by creativity
- Discipline Textile Making
- Products Felt and Silk Art
- Work Available From www.bombyxmorifeltsilk.weebly.com/where-to-buy.html
- Made Local Yes
Astrid Tomrop-Hofmann
Derryvunlan, Powers Cross
Portumna
Co. Galway
H53 CX98
Ireland
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