“Love Birds” Framed Irish Turf Carvings
Designed and made in County Westmeath, Ireland.
Two sweet love birds hand-sculpted from authentic Irish peat turf and joined by a gold-leaf heart, with personalized mount script.
- Handcrafted in County Westmeath, Ireland by Bog Buddies
- Two love birds sculpted from genuine, ancient Irish peat turf
- Adorned with a hand-painted gold-gilded heart of union
Complete the personalisation fields below.
Ships to Ireland and Northern Ireland only
“Love Birds” Framed Irish Turf Carvings
€69.00
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Description
Why you'll love it
- Handcrafted in County Westmeath, Ireland by Bog Buddies
- Two love birds sculpted from genuine, ancient Irish peat turf
- Adorned with a hand-painted gold-gilded heart of union
- Housed in a 12 x 7 inch horizontal dark wood frame with a cream mount
- Bespoke handwriting of couple's names and wedding date at no extra charge
Perfect for
- Bespoke Irish Wedding & Engagement Gifts
- Sentimental Anniversary Presents (especially 1st, 5th, or Paper)
- Bespoke Valentine's Day or Anniversary Keepsakes
- A Physical Piece of the Homeland for Irish Diaspora
Celebrate a beautiful union, partnership, or lifelong love with an authentic token of Irish craftsmanship. Hand-sculpted by the artisans at Bog Buddies in Athlone, County Westmeath, this premium 'Love Birds' framed turf carving features two whimsical love birds shaped from genuine, 5,000-year-old Irish peat turf. The birds stand side-by-side, joined by a hand-detailed, gold-gilded heart, symbolising the eternal connection of two hearts.
This distinctive keepsake is rich in organic texture and historical depth. The turf used to shape the love birds is harvested from Midlands bogs, ensuring that every piece features its own unique grain and deep earthy tones, meaning no two frames are ever identical. Set on a elegant cream mount within a horizontal dark-wash wooden frame under protective gallery glass, it represents a beautiful, modern Irish heritage piece that coordinates perfectly with any home decor.
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An exceptional choice for wedding gifts, engagement keepsakes, landmark anniversaries, or Valentine's Day surprises, this authentic Irish-made frame is a deeply sentimental alternative to mass-produced gifts. To make it a truly personal treasure, an artisan can handwrite the couple's names, wedding date, or a custom blessing directly onto the mount board in elegant script at no additional charge.
Story & Significance
Birds have held a special place in Celtic mythology for centuries, representing freedom, love, and messenger spirits connecting heaven and earth. In traditional Irish homes, love birds represented a happy, harmonious marriage, with the hearth fire kept burning continuously to protect their union.
This Bog Buddies frame honors that romantic heritage. Carved from the very soil of Ireland, the love birds carry the quiet strength and endurance of Midland bogs that have stood for millennia. Gilded with a gold heart, this keepsake provides a tangible, authentic reminder of the couple's promise to help guide and support each other's steps on the road ahead.
Details & Specs
Key facts
- Maker
- Bog Buddies
- Category
- Frames, Plaques & Keepsakes
- Made in
- County Westmeath
- Materials
- Genuine Irish peat turf, metallic gold pigment, dark wood frame, premium cream mount board, protective gallery glass
- Dimensions
- 35.5 x 23 x 6 cm (14 x 9.1 x 2.4 in)
- Weight
- 1050g
- Country of origin
- Ireland
- Care
- Keep dry and wipe the frame occasionally with a soft dry cloth.
- What's included
- Framed turf Love Birds art, 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: Chosen wording is handwritten on the mount in art pencil, replacing the original wording.
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.
How long does it take to dispatch?
Allow around 5 business days for processing before dispatch.
Can I personalise it?
Yes. Chosen wording is handwritten on the mount in art pencil, replacing the original wording.
Can I personalize the frame with the wedding date?
Yes, absolutely! An artisan can handwrite the couple's names, wedding date, or a custom blessing (up to 55 characters) directly onto the cream mount in elegant script. This custom handwriting replaces the standard blank mount.
What are the exact dimensions of this frame?
The Love Birds frame has a beautiful horizontal layout, measuring approximately 12 inches wide by 7 inches high (approx. 30.5 x 17.8 cm) with a depth of 3.0 cm.
Where are the Love Birds made?
Every piece is designed, hand-shaped, and finished by the specialized team at Bog Buddies in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland.
Reviews
Breda Brady
This was a first wedding anniversary gift for my son and his wife living in Canada, they were absolutely delighted with this gift, thought it was very nice,
Breda Brady
This was a present for my son and his wife in Canada for their first wedding anniversary. They were absolutely delighted with this gift and thought it was very nice.
Meet the maker
Crafted by Bog Buddies.
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