Saint Brigid’s Cross (11″)
£13.88 – £56.55
This elegant handwoven Irish Saint Brigid’s Cross is the perfect Irish gift for your loved one.
The cross measures 11″ x 11″ and features a complimentary history card with every order.
This particular cross is a customer favourite.
Our Saint Brigid’s Cross comes complete with a complimentary gift tag where you can write your own personal message.
Saint Brigid’s Cross History
Since the 500’s, the Saint Brigid’s Cross has been connected with the timeless folk traditions of Ireland. Throughout Ireland, the cross is affiliated with the arrival of the season of Spring and with St. Brigid, a native of Kildare. Due to the association between the cross and Spring, St. Brigid’s day has been celebrated on February 1st for centuries.
The hand-weaving of the Saint Brigid’s Cross at the beginning of Spring is an ancient Irish custom. The cross is made from rushes which are harvested from Ireland’s longest river, the river Shannon, and are then cut to length.
Background
The cross is linked to Christianity through a story involving a pagan chieftain from County Kildare in Ireland.
The chieftain was dying and Brigid was sent for to speak to him about Christ. Brigid arrived and tried to talk to the chieftain but it proved to be quite difficult. She sat down at his bedside.
Typically at that time the floors were covered with rushes to keep the floor warm and clean. While sitting down she began to weave some of the rushes into a cross. The chieftain questioned what Brigid was doing and she explained the cross to him. The chieftain was very curious and was converted to Christianity and baptised before his death.
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| Weight | 0.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 11 in |
| Quantity | Individual Crosses, 3 x 11" Crosses, 5 x 11" Crosses |
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Sarah Higginbotham –
Absolutely beautiful, clearly made with care. Arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Thank you!!
Sharon Baggs –
Beautifully made, bought as a gift for my partner. In UK, quick delivery, we’ll ahead of estimated date!
Andrea Pleska –
Beautifully made. I have hung above my kitchen door. It looks great.
Thomas –
Thank you so much for the beautiful St. Bridgid’s Cross. It’s beautifully made! Greetings from Belgium
Ann Sullivan –
Thank you for the very prompt sending of a st Bridgid’s Cross, my little grand daughter received it in time for her Confirmation (in Sydney) and she loves it, we all do it’s so special with beautiful Irish meaning . Thank you.
Sheila Waddington –
Lovely item now displayed with my Easter cards and flowers. Many thanks for taking such care preserving these traditional Irish crafts.
Patrick Latham –
Thank you for sending on my St. Brigid’s Cross. It was just to remind me of the one which my Mother had over her front door inside her bungalow in Dungloe, Co. Donegal.
Helen Wasnowic –
Thoroughly enjoyed receiving my St. Bridget’s Cross! Very well made. I have the cross hanging in my kitchen, where everyone who enters my home will see it.
Brendan Lynch –
Great thank you.
Christopher Woolcock –
Thank you! Arrived on time, carefully packaged and just if not even better than described. A+++
Shireen Mewbourne –
Beautifully made. Will display with pride.
Maureen Hart –
Pretty addition to my “Waiting for Spring” centerpiece. Good communication and prompt delivery.