Ogham Wish "Faith, Hope, Love"

Description

In the misty past of Ireland, the first alphabet developed was called Ogham. It was a system of slash marks crossing a center line, usually on a wide tree branch and later on stone plinths.

The tilt and number of slash marks indicated the letter. The beauty of the system was that the branch could be carried – like a letter – or left in one spot to provide a message

. Used by the Druids and other early Celts, Ogham faded from use when the Roman alphabet was introduced.

Today, Ogham is experiencing a resurgence of interest. Ethel Kelly not only creates elegant calligraphy Ogham, but hand-makes the paper it’s written on before framing.

These have been extremely popular with our customers since they are usually just one word – such as love, courage, joy, music and welcome. In a short or long format, they make appreciated gifts for your friends, the bride and groom, or your own home.

Measures 9.5in by 9.5in comes framed in Black Wood