St Brigid's Day is celebrated on the 1st of February each year. On this day it is a tradition in Ireland to weave a cross from rushes which is hung in the dwelling to invoke the blessings and protection of St Bridget who lived in the 5th century A.D.
This product is made by a process known as Intarsia which is the ancient art of making pictorial mosaics by laying precious and exotic woods onto a solid wood surface. Seven different woods are used to make these celtic designs.