Woo your Beloved with Sensational Irish Gifts

A majority of men and women like wearing jewelry. Here are some great gift ideas including items apart from jewelry that will appeal to both men and women.

Jewelry

The ancient Celts used to love ornaments. You must know that some symbols like the Shamrock, Celtic Cross, Celtic Knot, etc. are very important to the Irish. So if you gift any article that depicts these symbols or is shaped according to these symbols, it will be well appreciated by the recipient. Irish claddagh rings are of special importance in Ireland; how to wear, way to wear and what it means? Depicting a crowned heart clasped between two hands, the ring signifies love, loyalty and friendship. Such rings are available easily on many online sites as well. Get one for your girlfriend or boyfriend on a special occasion like st. Patrick's day or Valentine’s day!

Pottery and marble articles

Belleek pottery is famous, beautiful and has its roots in Northern Ireland. You can identify the pottery by its thin and iridescent surface. Ireland is also known for its green marble- Connemara. There are hundreds of uses of this delightful marble. Ancient Celts made use of it in jewellery, spearheads and as currency. With the advancements in technology, the marble is being used in numerous ways as countertops, decorative panels for homes, paper weight, figurines, etc.

Gifts for the elderly

If the recipient is aged but still enjoys the outdoors, they will love Irish gifts such as the Shillelagh or Blackthorn walking stick, Guinness Merchandise products and much more irish stuffs. These stout sticks with a big knob at the head are related to Irish folklore.

Aran sweaters

These jumpers are also known as fishermen's jumpers. They derive the name from the Aran Islands that lie to the western coast of Ireland. They were knitted by the wives of fishermen using un- dyed and unwashed wool - báinín. This made them waterproof due to the lanolin present in the wool. Generally there are many symbolic patterns knitted onto the sweaters. For example, the honeycomb pattern represents the hard work that the fisherman does, the cable pattern depicts the cable as it is important to the fisherman, the diamond patern wishes success & wealth and the basket pattern symbolizes the fisher's basket and hopes for a big catch of fish.

These above ideas are helpful to you to give a Irish stuffs as a gift. You can bring a smile on one's face by giving such gifts.

Author loves to travel around the world and gain knowledge on different traditions and cultures that people follow. Through their articles, author aims to share their discoveries with readers and give ideas on different Irish jewelry and gifts.

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