Belleek is a small village in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland and is famous for its pottery work, it is a famous company dealing in porcelain which produces excellent products that are compact, iridescent and artistic. Belleek collections are elegant and an example of finesse and artistry.
The company has produced beautiful Celtic patterns characterized by the early designs in Europe. Many products are handmade and the craftsmanship is brilliant. Celtic designs generally evolve intricate mesh, braiding patterns and knots. They symbolize eternity through embossed symbols. When the designs are surrounded by circle, it gives a greater meaning to the circle of life emphasizing the message.
Similarly the designs of Claddagh mugs originated from the Irish culture and heritage. The mugs were handmade in Ireland. The Claddagh pattern displays an ancient Celtic design which symbolizes love, friendship and loyalty. The heart represents love, the crown represents loyalty and the hands represent friendship.
Do you find a hint of culture and design on Irish gifts?
WriterArtist, Thank you for product lines, pretty pictures and practical information.
You collect a beautiful range of appropriate, attractive, practical, relevant, timeless gifts for March 17. In particular, I like the Aran sweater, the ark, the books, the china and glassware and the throws. The Aran plated throw makes me think of some of the patterns that are achieved by high-quality rush-woven floor coverings.
China and glassware always prompt cleaning thoughts. Dark-colored foods and water sometimes spoil their shine and their texture, particularly in terms of water marks and water wear. Would you happen to know of any ancient, environmentally friendly ways of keeping china and glassware with their original sparkle?
@ologsinquito and younghopes - Glad that you found the Irish gifts lovely.
All these are soo pretty, i just loved them
These are all great gift ideas.
@Digby_Adams - I love peacock decors too. This artistic piece of the peacock is accentuated with Irish colours and accents.
I love peacocks. I have used peacock bookends and pilows in one of my room. The green one you showed here is beautiful.