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Visitors will also discover a range of historical photographs, personal stories and handcrafted items, alongside insights from primary school children on sustainable living.<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming the exhibition, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll says,&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We hope this unique presentation encourages visitors to reflect on how past generations valued quality over quantity and how their practices can inspire us to change how we produce and consume clothing. Whether through repairing, or choosing renewable materials, we can learn from the past to make better choices for our future&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Supported by Creative Ireland, \u2018A Stitch in Time: The Clothes We Wore, The Future We Weave\u2019 is the culmination of a series of workshops led by Cork County Council\u2019s Heritage Specialist in Residence Shannon Forde. 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