BRIGHID’S MANTLE – Mission Style Wood Framed 6″ Tile

PRODUCT DETAILSMission Style Oak Finish Wood Frame6″ x 6″ Ceramic Kiln Fired TileFrame: 10.25″ x 10.25″ – Outside Dimensions.Frame Border: 1 1/8″ – Total Depth: 7/8″ – Lip Depth: 1/4″For inside use only – no direct sunlight.Limited Production – Made in Artist’s StudioOriginal Celtic Art by Jen Delyth ©We need approximately one week to make these:)Also available in Iron Frame, Wood frame, or Keep-sake Tile BoxABOUT THIS DESIGN Brighid, daughter of the Dagda, Goddess of Poets, Healers, Smiths, is a well-known and loved patron saint of Ireland. daughter of the Dagda, the great god of Irish mythology, the ancient protector of the tribe Imbolc. She is also a revered Christian saint and pagan goddess of healing, poetry, smith-craft and midwifery. Her feast festival on Feb 1st (St. Brighid’s Feast – Candlemass), celebrates the beginning of Spring. It is traditional on the eve of Imbolc to weave a Brighid’s Cross, a whirligig pattern, from pulled rushes or straw. They are hung in the rafters, and by the door to protect the house. Within the Celtic tradition, birds are soul carriers between the worlds, connecting the realms of earth and sky…All artwork and text ©Jen Delyth 2003 SYMBOL MEANING