Brigid's Cross - Cast Paper

🎨 Hand-painted cast paper art with rich texture and detail

🌿 Inspired by Celtic symbolism, honoring both Brigid the goddess of fire and poetry & St. Brigid, beloved saint of Ireland

🌟 Vibrant colors & intricate details bring a sense of mystique and reverence

💝 A meaningful piece for lovers of Celtic heritage, spirituality, and art!

"Brigid's Cross" is a captivating hand-painted cast paper art piece mounted on a 9.5” artist-designed 3D printed and hand-painted frame. Inspired by Celtic symbolism, this artwork pays homage to both Brigid, the goddess of fire and poetry, and St. Brigid, revered as a saint in Ireland. With vibrant colors and intricate details, it evokes a sense of mystique and reverence, inviting viewers to explore its profound meaning and beauty.

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This straw woven cross is associated with Brigid of Kildare, a patron saint of Ireland, and with an older pagan goddess Brigid as a sun wheel.

It is said to protect a home from fire and is often hung in kitchens for that purpose.

☙ More About Brigid's Cross ❧

Brigid's Cross is a Celtic cross traditionally associated with the Irish holiday of Imbolc. The holiday, also called Candlemas, is celebrated on February 2nd and marks the beginning of spring. Brigid's Cross is usually made from rushes or straw and is hung in homes to protect against fire and disease. The cross gets its name from the Celtic goddess Brigid, who was known for her healing powers. In Irish mythology, Brigid was the daughter of the god Dagda and was said to be able to cure illnesses and bring people back from the dead. She was also a skilled smith and poet, and her symbols include the cow, the serpent, and the forge. Today, Brigid's Crosses can be found all over Ireland and are often used as decorations for Imbolc celebrations. Many people believe that hanging a cross in their home will bring them good luck and protection from harm.