Shamrock
Shamrock
8 x 8 cm
Update: This current batch has been made in a recycled natural linen with no bleach and rustic texture. (which is slightly darker in tone that the main image used as it is ‘oatmeal’)
The silver sequin version has been discontinued. The delicate beading version, using a portion of reclaimed beads, is our original style.
Luxury artisan ornaments created from a source of recycled, sustainable Irish Linen. We use a mixture of vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths, and off cuts from our own cushion making.
We love our designs and hope you do too- all our embroidered ornaments are fully copyrighted internationally to Katie Larmour.
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Look out for these little beauties if you head to ‘Titanic Belfast’ Museum as you might just find one in their wonderful gift shop.
The name shamrock translates in Irish as ‘young clover’. I am often asked the difference between a shamrock and a clover - a shamrock is a clover but not all clovers are shamrocks! The shamrock is such an elegant shape and symbolic of Ireland. It is closely associated with Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. It is said he used it to explain the Holy Trinity of Christianity - with the three leaves representing God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, and the stem shows how they are united into one. This was one of my first designs as it such a strongly recognised emblem and much loved throughout the world with many wearing a cluster on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th). I love the delicateness of the plant’s leaves, it’s really lovely to hold a single, dainty spring between your fingers and twirl it around. It is so pretty and I hope I’ve captured some of it’s magical essence and sweetness here in my piece.
I’ve photographed it here with a gorgeous page from a vintage ‘Punch’ magazine advert. Old fashioned Guinness ads were super quirky and so I think it makes a wonderful match for our unique and imaginative pieces.
Images: I was delighted to be invited over to Westminster Parliament Buildings in London to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. I thought it appropriate to give the (at the time) Taoiseach of Ireland, Enda Kenny, a copy of my father’s book on St. Patrick. What a wonderful day it was.
Condition: A portion of our beading may also be reclaimed and might show signs of wear.
Care: Decoration only. Even though they look yummy do not eat. Not a toy. Do not place near a naked flame.