Irish & Welsh Items

Height 14.2cm Width 9.8cm

The oldest surviving Irish harp can be seen in Trinity College, Dublin and is named after the 10th century Irish king 'Brian Boru'. Harpists were very highly respected in ancient Ireland. Intricate embossing and gilding adds a richness to this attractive memento. The notebook has 88 lined ivory pages.

Height 19.5cm Width 5.8cm

This pattern is inspired by ancient Irish manuscripts which often had gold leaf details in illustrations of the four Gospels. Symbolising immortality, the colourful peacock was a significant subject in ancient Celtic art and the 'eyes' in the peacocks elaborate tail were thought to endow the bird with the gift of foresight. Intricate embossing and gilding adds a richness to this attractive memento.

Height 19.5cm Width 5.8cm

Shamrocks became the symbol of Ireland when used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity many centuries ago. Here they are woven into colourful garlands. Intricate embossing and gilding adds a richness to this attractive memento.

10.8cm x 10.8cm

Cwtch is the Welsh word for hug, a very special word that invokes loving, warm feelings of home.

This ceramic coaster is one of a set of six, all cork backed, creating a colourful, Welsh set.

H13.7cm W1.2cm

There are many thoughtful blessings in the Irish tradition, but this is probably the most often quoted and best known of them. This attractive propelling pen holds black ink.

Height 9.7cm Width 6.7cm

The pattern on this deck of cards was inspired by 9th century ancient Celtic manuscripts which would have been painted by monks onto vellum or calf skin. 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. and ever since, March 17th is celebrated as St. Patrick's day.

One hundred, thousand welcomes translates into Irish as 'Cead Mile Failte', the traditional greeting of the country of Ireland.

Tea Towel H75cm W50cm

This Single Tea Towel design was inspired by 9th century ancient Celtic manuscripts and shows a traditional old Irish blessing. The Tea Towel is made from 100% cotton.

W11cm

This ‘Wales Forever’ or ‘Cymru am Byth’ bowl is all about pride and patriotism, which the Welsh have in spades. This is also the rallying cry of the Welsh Guards. A unique tribute to the spirit of Wales, this piece honors the courage and conviction of the nation's proud people.

Length 22cm

This ‘Wales Forever’ or ‘Cymru am Byth’ spoon rest is all about pride and patriotism, which the Welsh have in spades. This is also the rallying cry of the Welsh Guards.

Width 15cm

This ‘Wales Forever’ or ‘Cymru am Byth’ new bone china teabag holder is all about pride and patriotism, which the Welsh have in spades. This is also the rallying cry of the Welsh Guards.

Size: H67cm W45cm

This ‘Wales Forever’ or ‘Cymru am Byth’ tea towel is all about pride and patriotism, which the Welsh have in spades. This is also the rallying cry of the Welsh Guards.

Tea Towel H75cm W50cm

This Single Tea Towel depicts famous Welsh national emblems and is made from 100% cotton.

Diameter 4"/10cm

The distinctive red dragon has long been associated with Welsh culture and identity. The oldest recorded use of the dragon to symbolise Wales was written around AD 829.

Celtic Bowl, 11cm

'May love and laughter light your day' - a loving blessing for friends and family.

Dishwasher and microwave safe

Celtic Bowl with Irish Blessing 14cm Bowl
A beautiful, traditional Irish blessing, perfect for friends and family.

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.

10.5cm Square

This wooden, cork-backed coaster depicts what is probably the most popular and widely known of our traditional Irish blessings. The wording is surrounded by shamrocks, the symbol of Ireland, and the never ending interlacing of Celtic knotwork.

Irish County Lambswool Scarves
These 100% Lambswool scarves are brushed to a luxurious raised finish and are sized at a generous 180x 30cm with purled fringes.
Available in Irish national and 32 Irish County tartans.

Please note not all tartans are kept in stock but can be ordered in.
Kindly allow 8 to 12 weeks for delivery if scarf needs to be ordered.

Irish County Plainweave Ties

These plain weave ties in 100% Pure New Wool are available in the Irish National, 32 Irish County and Monarch of the Glen tartans, each presented with a short history of the County, Irish National or Monarch of the Glen tartan and its associated surnames.

Please note not all ties may be stock, but can be ordered in. Order times can take approx 8-12 weeks.

10.5cm Square

This wooden, cork-backed coaster is decorated with a trinity knot. The trinity knot has several meanings which are both Christian & 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.

This bone china mug is decorated with a Welsh daffodil which is the national flower of Wales. 325ml.

Welsh Apron - Born to be Welsh....

From the famous Welsh poem, ideal for your ex-pat relatives, sure to bring a tear to the eye and thoughts of home! 100% cotton. Washable. One size fits all adults. Great gift for the Welsh person in your life or a treat for yourself

The distinctive red dragon has long been associated with Welsh culture and identity. 400ml.

Height 16cm Width 16cm

The Dragon was chosen as a symbol of Wales in the time of Henry VII (15th Century). This was done in tribute to the Welsh people who had made his victory possible, as he fought the Tudor claim to be the true rulers of Britain.