Ceramic St Brigid’s Cross, handmade in Ireland by Callura Pottery, Co. Clare. This is a very beautiful design of the traditional St. Brigid’s Cross. This cross comes with a small Callura notelet with a brief information piece about the St. Brigid’s Cross. Quality handmade St. Brigid’s Cross with a strong braided rope attached for hanging. This St. Brigid’s Cross is a hand pressed clay wall hanging, fired and finally glazed.
Presented in tissue and kraft paper wrap.
St. Brigid is the 2nd patron saint of Ireland and her St. Brigid’s Cross is the traditional Irish housewarming gift. The belief still holds true to this day that the St. Brigid’s cross protects a house from fire and evil, every home should have one! This St. Brigid’s Cross would look great in both conventional and contemporary homes.
Approx dimensions:
- Ceramic St Brigid’s Cross: 17 x 16 x 1.2 cm (22 cm long including hanging rope)
- Weight of cross: approx .400 kg
Colour: Emerald Green
Also available in blue, see here.
As this gift is handmade, please allow for slight dimension and colour difference.
This cross comes with a small Callura notelet with a bried information piece about the St. Brigid’s Cross.
St. Brigid’s Cross
This plaque shows an image of the ancient Celtic Cross kown as the ‘St. Brigid’s Cross’. St. Brigid was a saint who lived in Ireland 1,500 years ago, and is accredited with inventing the simple cross. It is traditionally plated or woven from rushes (i.e. bog grass) on St. Brigid’s Eve, the 1st of February. Placed in the home, above the door, its purpose is to bless all who enter and to gain protection for the household from fire and disease. Over the generations it has become a symbol for peace and goodwill and is offered as an indication of a desire for friendship.
Read my blog on St. Brigid here.
This Ceramic St Brigid’s Cross is an idea gift from Ireland for:
- New Home Gifts (St. Brigid’s Cross is a traditional gift for new home)
- St. Brigid’s Feast Day Gifts (1st February)
- Communion Gifts
- Confirmation Gifts
- Easter Gifts
- Christmas Gifts
- Anniversary Gifts (8th Anniversary & 9th Anniversary = pottery)
Beautiful Irish Gifts designed and made in Ireland, County Clare.
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Callura Pottery
Callura Pottery is a small family run workshop based in County Clare, Ireland. Here we hand press clay plaques in a variety of designs, inspired by the art of Early Christian Ireland. This was an era of simple thoughful images, made by the monks in the monasteries to help illustrate the stories of the Bible. Such images can be seen on the High Crosses and in beautiful manuscrips like the Book of Kells.
Nick Todd (verified owner) –
Lovely gift for my wife’ on our anniversary. Beautifully presented.
Rose Daly (verified owner) –
Arrived promptly. Beautifully crafted Celtic Design Cross. The cross itself is a pottery replica of the traditional one made from reed. Exception being this gift does not deteriorate. I got 2 – one for 60th, other for 70th birthdays. Lovely explanation card re Cross included. The inlay in the box is sac cloth mesh with same mesh used to hang the cross. Every aspect of this gift is crafted. I am thrilled with the superior quality of this gift. Certainly terrific value for money.
Pauline –
Great quality, love the colour, love it – 5 stars!