Celtic Wall Carvings
These carvings are made by a process known as Intarsia, which is the ancient art of making pictorial mosaics by laying precious and exotic woods onto a solid wood surface. Seven different woods are used to make these Celtic designs.
Irish Harp
Height 21cm Width 13cm
The Irish Harp, dating back to the 12th century, and made famous by bards such as Turlough O'Carolan, the blind harpist and composer, was adopted by Ireland as its national symbol.
Irish Shamrock
Height 17cm Width 16cm
The three leafed shamrock was used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity when he brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th Century A.D. Ever since, March 17th is celebrated as St. Patrick's day.
The Claddagh Ring
Height 16cm Width 15cm
The Claddagh Ring, symbolising love, friendship, and loyalty was first used as a wedding ring over 400 years ago in the tiny fishing village 'The Claddagh' in Galway city, Ireland.
Cead Mile Failte
Height 17cm Width 17cm
'Cead Mile Failte' means 'one hundred thousand welcomes'. In Ireland this is the gushing way by which the Irish greet each other and visitors to this green isle. The Irish have long been renowned for their hospitality, friendliness and easy going manner.
Bless this House Plaque
Height 17cm Width 17cm
This is a traditional Irish blessing and is one of many blessings used on different occasions in Ireland. Many of the blessings represent wishes for plentiful agricultural rewards, healthy children and closeness to God.
The Claddagh Panel
Height 26cm Width 9cm
'Let Love and Friendship reign forever'. These words refer to the famous Claddagh Ring from Galway, a traditional wedding ring dating from the 17th century, which comprised a heart held by two hands, surmounted by a crown.
St. Bridgets Cross
Height 17cm Width 17cm
On St. Bridgets day, February 1st, it is a tradition in Ireland to make a cross from rushes, as St. Bridget did at the deathbed of a chieftain who she converted to Christianity. These crosses are traditionally hung in Irish houses to protect from fire and evil.
Shamrock Sheep
Height 26cm Width 9cm
This wood carving depicts an Irish Sheep & her lamb. Ireland is famous for its hand-knit Aran sweaters made from the wool of these black-faced mountain sheep. The backbone of farming in Ireland, their bright cream coloured fleeces dot the green patchwork of fields throughout the land.
Trinity Knot
Height 22cm Width 15.5cm
This trinity knot motif has several meanings which are both Christian and non-Christian. In the Christian tradition the three interlacing strands represent the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. They can also be said to symbolise the natural forces of Earth, Air and Water or, on a more spiritual level, Life, Death and Rebirth. Seven different woods are used to make these Celtic designs.
Irish Blessing
Height 22cm Width 15.5cm
This hand carved wooden wall plaque depicts what is probably the most popular and widely known of our traditional Irish blessings. The wording is surrounded by the never ending interlacing of Celtic knotwork.
Irish Wedding Blessing
Height 22cm Width 15.5cm
This hand carved Wedding Blessing wall plaque depicts well wishes for the most special of days and the journey embarked upon together.
Irish Home Blessing
Height 16cm Width 15.5cm
This hand carved Home Blessing depicts a thought provoking and heartfelt message to bring joyfulness to the home.