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“A Star is Born” Framed Irish Turf Carvings
Designed and made in County Westmeath, Ireland.
5.0 · 3 reviews
€60.00
A precious new baby keepsake handcrafted from genuine Irish peat turf, featuring a gold-gilded star and custom handwritten details.
- Handcrafted in County Westmeath, Ireland by Bog Buddies
- Sculpted star made from genuine, 5,000-year-old Irish peat turf
- Delicately gilded by hand with a shimmering gold finish
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“A Star is Born” Framed Irish Turf Carvings
€60.00
Description
Why you'll love it
- Handcrafted in County Westmeath, Ireland by Bog Buddies
- Sculpted star made from genuine, 5,000-year-old Irish peat turf
- Delicately gilded by hand with a shimmering gold finish
- Housed in a modern white wooden frame with a premium cream mount
- Optional handwritten baby name and birth details at no extra charge
Perfect for
- Bespoke New Baby & Nursery Gifts
- Traditional Irish Christening & Baptism Keepsakes
- Unique First Birthday or Baby Shower Presents
- A Meaningful Legacy Gift for Newlyweds of Irish Heritage
Welcome a brand-new adventure with a beautiful link to ancient heritage. Hand-carved by the artisans at Bog Buddies in County Westmeath, this premium 'A Star is Born' framed keepsake features a whimsical five-point star crafted from genuine, 5,000-year-old Irish peat turf. The star is delicately hand-finished with shimmering gold gilding, letting it catch the light beautifully within its modern white frame.
Irish bogs are famous keepers of time, preserving history within their deep, organic layers. Making a star from this ancient earth serves as a beautiful symbol of new life and the bright future ahead. Set against a clean cream mount under protective glass, this piece stands out as a unique and memorable nursery decoration. The dual-tone display can be hung easily on a wall or placed free-standing on a shelf or dresser.
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Perfect for welcoming a new baby, marking a Christening or baptism, or celebrating a proud family milestone, this authentic Irish-made keepsake is a truly sentimental alternative to mass-produced nursery gifts. To make it a cherished family heirloom, an artisan can handwrite the baby's name, birth date, and birth weight directly onto the mount board in elegant script at no extra charge.
Story & Significance
For thousands of years, Ireland's raised bogs have silently cataloged the passing of seasons, acting as natural vaults of time. The peat turf that makes up this star was once organic vegetation growing in the Midlands bogs during the Bronze Age.
Using this ancient earth to celebrate a new birth represents an incredible circle of life. It connects a newborn child directly to the deep, historic soil of Ireland, providing them with a protective token of their roots that will stay with them as they grow. Gilded in gold, it symbolises that every new baby is a precious, shining star brought into the world.
Details & Specs
Key facts
- Maker
- Bog Buddies
- Category
- Art & Prints
- Made in
- County Westmeath
- Materials
- Genuine Irish peat turf, gold gilding, clean white wooden frame, premium cream mount board, protective glass
- Dimensions
- 25.4 x 25.4 x 3 cm (10 x 10 x 1.2 in)
- Weight
- 650g
- Country of origin
- Ireland
- Care
- Keep dry and wipe the frame occasionally with a soft dry cloth.
- What's included
- Framed turf gold star piece, protective gift box packaging
Personalisation
Personalisation is available for this item. Complete the fields in the buy area.
Fields requested on this product:
- Personalised wording for the mount (optional)
How it is personalised: Method varies by item (e.g. handwritten, engraved). The exact method will be specified for each product.
Max 55 characters.
Shipping & delivery
This item ships to Ireland and Northern Ireland only.
Shipping rates are calculated at checkout. Free shipping on orders over EUR75 (Ireland and Northern Ireland).
Full delivery and aftercare terms are in our returns and refunds policy.
Personalised pieces are made to order; exchanges apply only if faulty.
FAQs
Where do you ship this item?
This item currently ships to Ireland and Northern Ireland only.
Can I personalise it?
Yes. Personalisation is available on this item.
What details can I personalize on the frame?
You can add any bespoke wording up to 55 characters. For new babies, most parents choose to have the baby's name, birth date, birth weight, or baptism details handwritten by an artisan directly onto the cream mount board.
Does the star shine?
Yes. The peat turf star is hand-painted with a high-quality, metallic gold pigment that catches the light beautifully and provides a stunning contrast with the dark, organic texture of the turf.
Where is this baby keepsake crafted?
It is handcrafted in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, by the specialized team at Bog Buddies.
Reviews
Average rating 5.0/5 from 3 reviews. No written reviews yet.
Meet the maker
Crafted by Bog Buddies.
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