Irish Gifts

Meab Enamels have been making and selling Irish gifts for over forty years. The unique open fired technique adopted by Meab allows the vibrant colours to intermingle .The end result is a colorful spectacle of spirals and swirls. These beautiful, symbolic swirls and spirals are noted throughout Irish history and can be seen at ancient Irish sites like the Kerbstone at Newgrange (2500BC) and artefacts like the Broighter Gold Torque, (1st Century BC) to name but a few.

The emigration of people from Ireland to the USA, Australia and many other countries over the years has led to a strong international Irish community overseas. One thing all Irish have in common is a strong connection with our Celtic history and ancient Irish legends. Meab Enamels jewelry and art designs have been inspired by our Celtic past. Meab and Clair combine this inspiration from our rich history with modern vibrant colors to make the perfect unique Irish gift.

Irish gifts have important connections to the things that the Irish hold dear. The Shamrock is probably the most recognized Irish symbol and one that very often transfers itself into the form of some Irish gift or other. Our patron saint, St. Patrick compared the plant’s tri-part leaves to the Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Host Spirit. The Irish are very religious nation so it would seem natural that the religious symbolism of the Shamrock would be feature strongly in Irish gift collection.

The Irish have always been known for their attachment to the land and the soil, and this is celebrated in literature across the world. The Irish ‘gift of the gab’ is something which the Irish have given as a gift to the rest of the world. Irish literary geniuses include WB Yeats, James Joyce, and Seamus Heaney to name but a few. The Irish really do have the gift of the gab and many Irish gifts today are representative of this, books of Irish blessing and Irish story books with Celtic designs are very popular. The famous Irish book of Kells is more known for its visual splendor and illustrations. The Celtic swirls and colors in the book of Kells have been an inspiration to us at Meab Enamels.

Meab Enamels are proud to craft Irish jewellery and art that has been inspired by our history. Meab Enamels combine this historic inspiration with new age colors to create a very special Irish gift.

Irish Gifts Online