Royal Tara Shamrock Irish Weave Rope Plaque and Pot Stand - Diameter 7"/17cm

This charming rope plaque bears the image of a traditional Irish shamrock, ringed by vivid green, blue, and yellow bands formed by a Celtic knot pattern.

Its handy, emerald green rope feature guarantees the safety of the piece, no matter where you decide to hang it, and adds a distinctly Irish flair to the overall look of the piece, too!

Measures 7' (17cm).

THE IRISH SHAMROCK , Today considered to be one of the most recognizable symbols of Ireland, the shamrock was first ascribed importance when it was used as a teaching tool by St. Patrick, Ireland' s patron saint. St. Patrick claimed that each of the plant' s three leaves represented a different face of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and showed how together, they comprised one being.

CELTIC KNOTS , The Celtic knot pattern that rings this plaque harkens as far back as 300 BC, when the art style first came to Irish shores. The Celts used the knots to convey a multitude of sentiments, but one of the most enduring messages has been their symbolism of the inextricable bonds formed by love.

ECHOING TRADITION , The background color of the plaque is evocative of vellum and calfskin, materials upon which ancient Irish monks once painted the similar artwork for their religious manuscripts. One such manuscript is the Book of Kells, which can still been seen in the library at Trinity College in Dublin today.

CONVENIENT SIZE , Measuring 7' in diameter, this plaque is the perfect size to be displayed on a door or wall, where the richness of its color scheme is sure to draw the eye and arrest the imagination.