Hand Drawn Irish St Brigid's Crosses | Irish Art Print |

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The most recognisable cross is the four-armed cross, popularised since 1961 by its use as an emblem for Irish television. These hand drawn illustrations incude - Triskele (three-armed) cross, Greek Cross, Four armed cross, Latin Cross and more.

Regional styles and variations of St Brigid’s crosses existed throughout Ireland and often many styles were made in each home.

Traditional designs were diamond, interlaced, or wheel-shaped, and could have two, three, or four arms. The simplest ones consisted of two strips of wood or straw plaits tied together to form a cross.

Straw, rushes, and reeds were most common, but grass, hay, wood, goose quills, wire and fabric were also used to form crosses.


**Product Features:**
* **Paper:** Premium matte, smooth, uncoated finish.
* **Weight & Thickness:** 200 gsm (80 lb) paper, 0.26 mm (10.3 mils) thickness.
* **Sustainability:** FSC-certified or equivalent paper.
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The most recognisable cross is the four-armed cross, popularised since 1961 by its use as an emblem for Irish television. These hand drawn illustrations incude - Triskele (three-armed) cross, Greek Cross, Four armed cross, Latin Cross and more.

Regional styles and variations of St Brigid’s crosses existed throughout Ireland and often many styles were made in each home.

Traditional designs were diamond, interlaced, or wheel-shaped, and could have two, three, or four arms. The simplest ones consisted of two strips of wood or straw plaits tied together to form a cross.

Straw, rushes, and reeds were most common, but grass, hay, wood, goose quills, wire and fabric were also used to form crosses.


**Product Features:**
* **Paper:** Premium matte, smooth, uncoated finish.
* **Weight & Thickness:** 200 gsm (80 lb) paper, 0.26 mm (10.3 mils) thickness.
* **Sustainability:** FSC-certified or equivalent paper.