A'isling Cross Lapel Pin

This emblem is known as the fret or key pattern. It developed simultaneously throughout the world. In the Native American culture it is used as a seasonal or changing symbol, in eastern thought as a positive directional symbol, in classical Greek culture as a sign of completion, as a border pattern and in Celtic work as a sym Read more...

Antrim Knot Lapel Pin

Taken from an ancient slab in Northern Ireland this pictish knot, also found in the Kells and Lindisfarne manuscripts is composed of one line, it forms a anti clockwise pattern symmetrically balanced North to South, East to West. Forming a cross to protect from evil interwoven from one line which represents a eternity, fideli Read more...

Bealin Knot Lapel Pin

Related strongly to the Star of Eire, the bealin knot is split into two bands the inner pattern intertwines through loops formed by the other forming a cross. It is seen many times in the Book of Kells, especially on some of the pages of the Eusebian Canons and in stone on the north cross at Clonmacnoise, Co. Offally & th Read more...

Bridget's Moon Lapel Pin

This pattern, named after Ireland's most celebrated Abbotress Bridget or female saint , but Bridge or Bridget also affiliated to the triple goddess dates to before Christian times , this pattern I first found carved in the Shandwick Stone (Scotland ) , but was later used in the 6th - 8th Century manuscript, the Book of Kells. Read more...

Britford Knot Lapel Pin

Taken from a carved stone at Britford near Salisbury. This pattern is constructed from two lines, when studied closely two patterns emerge similar to the Star of Eire and the Iona Knot. The star a directional symbol is used for protection and spiritual growth and using the four quadrants in the form of a cross and was later u Read more...

Caithlin Cross Lapel Pin

This equal sided cross is often found on the top of High Crosses in Ireland , Scotland or Wales was probably the first type of cross worn by the converted Christians in Ireland also known as a Scottish cross , it has four triquetras set within a circle, as protectorants from evil , north, south, east and west, each quadrant e Read more...

Clare Pattern Lapel Pin

I dedicate this pattern to the Irish People from Co. Clare who left from Cork in Ireland to America headed for America and a " better life", during the famine around 1845. The balance of heart and soul that help build this country. Two lines intertwined as spirit and as friendship grows , the outer circle for continuity and p Read more...

Donough's Keep Lapel Pin

This motif is found in borders or arch ways. Therefore, it is considered a protective or supportive symbol. The pattern has arrows pointing outward indicating outer growth and an inner design indicating stability and protection . This would be considered both a guard against outside forces and a source of inner peace. This pa Read more...

Duleek Knot Lapel Pin

From the south cross at Duleek, Co. Meath. Duleek is set in a spiritual glen linked to pagan times. This symbol is found in many old druid patterns. The circle which encompasses the pattern is a symbol for completeness and also represents the sun, which was an object of worship. The inner pattern consists of four triquetras. Read more...

Fancy Tri-Skell Lapel Pin

Originating in pre-christian times, the central tri-skell is a protectorant in travel and battle, and can be found in Ancient British and Pictish Artwork on standing stones. A magical symbol, (a recapitatative impulse). The movement of the spiral is to the right or sunrise; a symbol of victory or achievement of a goal. It is Read more...

Fancy Two Spirals Lapel Pin

The spiral dates back to the Neolithic times carved in stone at such sites as New Grange in Ireland 3000, BC. (Refer to our Two Spirals pattern) This design is a slightly more elaborate version, shows the pattern left and right, denotes harmony between two souls, love through eternity, above and below.

Fechin Cross Lapel Pin

One continuous band circulating into four quadrant shaped knots. This symbol is believed to be the guardian of the spirit. The quadrants represent protection in the four directions. This symbol is found on the high cross at Termonfechin, Co. Louth. It is found on other monuments without the inner twist. The second twist indic Read more...

Hares & Moons Lapel Pin

This pattern was brought to me from a book of fairy dreams (I found the fable to be quite fascinating.) The Celts in Ireland believed not in the man in the moon but the "Hare in the Moon." Notice how the ears join from a triskelle, a symbol of the triple goddess or Mother Earth with the three crescent moons floating in the he Read more...

Harvest Tri-Skell Lapel Pin

Originating in pre-christian times, the central tri-skell is a protectorant in travel and battle, and can be found in Ancient British and Pictish Artwork on standing stones. A magical symbol, (a recapitatative impulse). The movement of the spiral is to the right or sunrise; a symbol of victory or achievement of a goal. It is Read more...

Iona Knot Lapel Pin

This symbol indicates achieving peace within oneself. The pattern is often used as a talisman, created by one continuous line forming four three-part triquetras which represent eternity, fidelity, and unity to a thought, person or idea. The triquetra was used by the druids to indicate the three forces of nature: earth, air an Read more...

Lindisfarne Knot Lapel Pin

This three sided knot has been taken from the gospels of Lindisfarne a 7th century manuscript. It is constructed using one line. a sign of completeness and protection. The pattern is created using one continuous line representing eternity, fidelity, and unity to a thought, person, or idea complete in love. Again this triad da Read more...