Celtic knot interlacing shows up in Irish monuments, stone crosses, jewelry, and illuminated manuscripts. This familiar interlaced art peaked in Ireland around the 7th-9th centuries, during the Celtic Revival. The basis for this design collection is the Lindisfarne cross, which marks the site where the Lindisfarne Gospels were illuminated. Monks illuminated the Lindisfarne manuscripts around 700 AD in a monastery off the coast of Northumberland. The style has been described as Hiberno-Saxon, or insular art. Similar illumination of Christian gospels is seen in the Book of Durrow (ca.700 CE) and the Book of Kells (ca.800 CE), combining western calligraphy with insular decoration. I have drawn a pattern based on the stone Lindisfarne Cross, and repeated it digitally in many variations of color and arrangement. Comparable celtic knot combinations are found in the St. Patrick, Farr Stone, Colum Cille, Ruthwell, and the Claddagh Crosses. Celtic interlacing shows a sense of continuity, and appreciation for eternal aspects of life. This fabric is surface-printed and available at different weights and widths. It can be combined with woven fabrics for richer depth, or embroidered upon. Ideas: -Bring a Celtic knot bag to Saint Patrick's Day events -Add a vendor booth backdrop or tablecloth at the Irish festivals, Renaissance fair, or Welsh Eisteddfod -Wrap Celtic candles, Claddagh rings, meat pies and shortbread gifts in fabric -Sew stuffed animals, phone cases, and children's clothes to sell at festivals -Decorate your Irish wedding with voile hangings over dowels -Design outitfs for fiddler groups, bard bands, Renaissance masquerades, bagpipe parades, and theater costumes. -Add atmosphere to your Scottish bakery or Irish pub with Celtic curtains and tablecloths -Make fake chain mail backdrops for your band or knife shop -Dab competitors' sweat at Highland games -Offer napkins at haggis eating contests
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Design #1152880- 100% Italian cotton sateen pillow sham
- Softens with washing
- Design on front and back
- Envelope closure on back
- Available with a crisp knife edge finish or 2" (5 cm) flanged edge
- Topstitching thread along back envelope closure and/or flange is chosen from charcoal or white to best match the design
- Made with our beloved 100% Italian cotton sateen, this pillow sham is a great way to bring one-of-a-kind pattern and color to your bedroom. Mix and match pillow designs with your duvet cover for a truly unique and interior designer-worthy bedding set.
- This sham features a sturdy envelope closure in the back and your selected pattern on both front and back.
- Knife Edged Standard Sham: 26" x 20" (66 cm x 51 cm)
- Knife Edged King Sham: 37" x 20" (94 cm x 51 cm)
- Flanged Standard Sham: 30" x 24" (76 cm x 61 cm)
- Flanged King Sham: 41" x 24" (104 cm x 61 cm)
- Pillow/filling not included. All pillow shams are designed by independent artists, from around the world, and printed and sewn in the USA.
- Machine wash warm on a gentle/delicate setting. Tumble dry low. Warm iron as needed.
- Fabric will soften with washing.
- Minimal shrinkage will occur during washing, which is characteristic of this cotton sateen and will allow for the optimal fit.
100% cotton sateen imported from Italy with a delicate drape and subtle sheen
- Estimated shrinkage: 2-3% in length and 3-4% in width
- Perfect for duvets, comforters, sheeting, quilt backings, tapestries, backdrops, and drapery.
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Celtic knot interlacing in shades of teal.
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