Heal
7’ square hand tufted, hand dyed Irish wool in Sculpted Modern (Carved & penciled surface) in stock in New York City. Made to order in any custom size or colour scheme with lead time of 8-14 weeks.
Heal is a tribute to a potent talisman in Irish culture that symbolizes protection of a home by driving evil, fire and hunger away. Traditionally woven from rushes, the architectural beauty of St.Brigid’s Cross became a national symbol after Ireland achieved independence. However, since long before the arrival of Christianity to Ireland, February 1st was Imbolc, a pagan spring festival that is now celebrated as St.Brigid’s Day in Ireland. Derived from the lore of a pan celtic goddess whose mythical status is evident in cultures from Ireland to France, the Celtic Christian Church could not deny the cult of this figure and so Brigit or Brigid became known as a saint and a rare symbol of femininity in the patriarchal world of Catholic saints. Reputedly raised by a druid, she was known as the patroness of healers, hence our title for this customizable design. Heal is also a word perfectly aligned with Rhyme Studio’s mission to restore the market for Irish wool and promote a sustainable return to the use of this renewable, beautiful natural fibre.
The wonderful story behind St. Brigid’s Cross
The early form of St. Brigid’s cross is probably attributable to the pagan sun wheel which was meant to bless the earth with fertility and life. In Celtic mythology, Brigit was specifically a patroness to the Druids in her representation of poetry (Bards), healing and prophecy (Ovates) and blacksmithing (Druids). The island of Ireland itself is said to be the green mantle of Brigit and she was worshiped by the Celtic people as a Saint for over fifteen hundred years, and as a Goddess long before the Roman invasion of Britain and the birth of Christ. The legendary stories of her existence were so influential that the Celtic Christian Church had to adopt her as a Saint, and the Roman Catholic Church followed suit, for her people would not abandon her. Along with St. Patrick, she is the patron Saint of Ireland and often referred to as Muire na nGael ‘Mary of the Gael’.
7’ square hand tufted, hand dyed Irish wool in Sculpted Modern (Carved & penciled surface) in stock in New York City. Made to order in any custom size or colour scheme with lead time of 8-14 weeks.
Heal is a tribute to a potent talisman in Irish culture that symbolizes protection of a home by driving evil, fire and hunger away. Traditionally woven from rushes, the architectural beauty of St.Brigid’s Cross became a national symbol after Ireland achieved independence. However, since long before the arrival of Christianity to Ireland, February 1st was Imbolc, a pagan spring festival that is now celebrated as St.Brigid’s Day in Ireland. Derived from the lore of a pan celtic goddess whose mythical status is evident in cultures from Ireland to France, the Celtic Christian Church could not deny the cult of this figure and so Brigit or Brigid became known as a saint and a rare symbol of femininity in the patriarchal world of Catholic saints. Reputedly raised by a druid, she was known as the patroness of healers, hence our title for this customizable design. Heal is also a word perfectly aligned with Rhyme Studio’s mission to restore the market for Irish wool and promote a sustainable return to the use of this renewable, beautiful natural fibre.
The wonderful story behind St. Brigid’s Cross
The early form of St. Brigid’s cross is probably attributable to the pagan sun wheel which was meant to bless the earth with fertility and life. In Celtic mythology, Brigit was specifically a patroness to the Druids in her representation of poetry (Bards), healing and prophecy (Ovates) and blacksmithing (Druids). The island of Ireland itself is said to be the green mantle of Brigit and she was worshiped by the Celtic people as a Saint for over fifteen hundred years, and as a Goddess long before the Roman invasion of Britain and the birth of Christ. The legendary stories of her existence were so influential that the Celtic Christian Church had to adopt her as a Saint, and the Roman Catholic Church followed suit, for her people would not abandon her. Along with St. Patrick, she is the patron Saint of Ireland and often referred to as Muire na nGael ‘Mary of the Gael’.
7’ square hand tufted, hand dyed Irish wool in Sculpted Modern (Carved & penciled surface) in stock in New York City. Made to order in any custom size or colour scheme with lead time of 8-14 weeks.
Heal is a tribute to a potent talisman in Irish culture that symbolizes protection of a home by driving evil, fire and hunger away. Traditionally woven from rushes, the architectural beauty of St.Brigid’s Cross became a national symbol after Ireland achieved independence. However, since long before the arrival of Christianity to Ireland, February 1st was Imbolc, a pagan spring festival that is now celebrated as St.Brigid’s Day in Ireland. Derived from the lore of a pan celtic goddess whose mythical status is evident in cultures from Ireland to France, the Celtic Christian Church could not deny the cult of this figure and so Brigit or Brigid became known as a saint and a rare symbol of femininity in the patriarchal world of Catholic saints. Reputedly raised by a druid, she was known as the patroness of healers, hence our title for this customizable design. Heal is also a word perfectly aligned with Rhyme Studio’s mission to restore the market for Irish wool and promote a sustainable return to the use of this renewable, beautiful natural fibre.
The wonderful story behind St. Brigid’s Cross
The early form of St. Brigid’s cross is probably attributable to the pagan sun wheel which was meant to bless the earth with fertility and life. In Celtic mythology, Brigit was specifically a patroness to the Druids in her representation of poetry (Bards), healing and prophecy (Ovates) and blacksmithing (Druids). The island of Ireland itself is said to be the green mantle of Brigit and she was worshiped by the Celtic people as a Saint for over fifteen hundred years, and as a Goddess long before the Roman invasion of Britain and the birth of Christ. The legendary stories of her existence were so influential that the Celtic Christian Church had to adopt her as a Saint, and the Roman Catholic Church followed suit, for her people would not abandon her. Along with St. Patrick, she is the patron Saint of Ireland and often referred to as Muire na nGael ‘Mary of the Gael’.