Christmas decorations.

7.5cm Round

Cead mile failte means 'one hundred thousand welcomes'. In Ireland this is the friendly way by which the Irish greet each other and visitors to this green isle. The Irish have long been renowned for their hospitality and easy going manner.

7.5cm Round

Ireland is famous for its hand-knit Aran sweaters made from the wool of these black-faced mountain sheep. The backbone of farming in Ireland, their bright cream coloured fleeces dot the green patchwork of fields throughout the land.

7.5cm Round

The three-leafed shamrock was used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity when he brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century A.D. Ever since, March 17th is celebrated as St. Patrick's day.

 

Height 7.5cm Width 7.5cm

The daffodil is the national flower of Wales and so to celebrate their national patron the Welsh wear a daffodil on St. David's Day. The Welsh for Daffodil is 'Cenhmen Pedr', translating as 'Peter's Leek'.

7.5cm Round

Legend has it that the thistle was adopted as the symbol of Scotland when an approaching Viking who had stepped on a thistle, cried out in agony. This alerted the sleeping Scottish warriors who duly defeated the invaders. This handcrafted decoupage bauble is inspired by the rich culture of Scotland. Decoupage is the Victorian craft of applying illustrated paper to a surface and covering with many layers of varnish to achieve a completely smooth finish.

Height 7.5cm Width 7.5cm

Inspired by the heart shaped leaves of the shamrock, this playful pattern is for those with a special fondness for Ireland. The handcrafted bauble will be a memento of a country well known for its light hearted spirirt.

7.5cm Round

This handcrafted decoupage bauble is inspired by the rich culture of Scotland. Decoupage is the Victorian craft of applying illustrated paper to a surface and covering with many layers of varnish to achieve a completely smooth finish.

 

Height 7cm Width 7cm

The three leafed shamrock was used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity when he brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th Century A.D. Ever since, March 17th is celebrated as St. Patrick's day.

Height 9.5 cm Width 7 cm

Featuring an intricately decorated, velvet high cross ornament with gold thread interlacing and a plaited gold cord to hang.

Height 7.5 cm Width 7.5 cm

Featuring an intricately decorated, velvet thistle ornament with gold thread interlacing and a plaited gold cord to hang.

Height 8cm Width 7.6cm

This unique hanging ornament decorated with colourful embroidery depicts a Celtic cross which can be found throughout Ireland on old monastic sites. The earliest High Crosses were made from wood or metal but the great stone monuments seen today date from the 9th century.

Product comes on a header card and is provided with forest green satin ribbon for hanging.

Height 6.8cm Width 7.8cm

The Trinity knot has several meanings which are both Christian & non-Christian. In the Christian tradition the three interlacing strands represent the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. They can also be said to symbolise the natural forces of Earth, Air and Water or, on a more spiritual level, Life, Death and Rebirth.

7.5cm Round

The dragon was chosen as a symbol of Wales in the time of Henry VII (15th century). This was done in tribute to the Welsh people who had made his victory possible, as he fought the Tudor claim to be the true rulers of Britain.

 

Height 7.1cm Width 7.5cm

This bronze ornament depicts the famous Welsh Dragon, a national emblem. The Dragon was chosen as a symbol of Wales in the time of Henry VII (15th Century). This was done in tribute to the Welsh people who had made his victory possible, as he fought the Tudor claim to be the true rulers of Britain.

National pride for New Zealanders or a memento of your holiday.  All Blacks Christmas decoration.

A special treat for the highland dancer in your life.  A decoration to hang on your Christmas tree.

Fabric and embroidered Christmas decoration for your tree.  

Scottish terrier hanging ornament for your Christmas tree.  Decorated with thistles on his back.

Length 10cm

Irish Santa made of fabric in UK exclusive to The Scottish Shop Dunedin NZ.  A cute addition to any Irish home and Christmas tree.

Green velvet with gold braid.  Irish shamrock Christmas tree decoration.