Torie McD's Studio
Presents
Spirit of the Earth
Wheat Weaving

Love Knots & Wedding Hearts


















































Lovers' Heart

The Heart is an ancient symbol of Love and Affection. The center braid of this design represents two people coming together and spiraling around the center of the heart in
Love Everlasting.
$20.00    14x15


The Welsh Heart

This weave has two meanings.  The Welsh Fan in the middle representing Prosperity, and the Heart for Love.  It’s believed the residents will never want in a home where the Welsh Heart hangs.
$22.00    12x13
The Heart of Diamonds

A symbol of Love, this design is woven using a plait called Diamonds, which is a modern symbol of eternal love.  When the Heart of Diamonds is given or received it brings its assurance of bright,
long-lasting love.
$22.00    14"w x 12"h




Wedding Rings

For a very long time, our ancients recognized the Ring as completion of Self, Mind, and Spirit coming full circle.
When a couple has chosen to marry, they exchange wedding rings.  These rings, together, represent infinity.
Long may the marriage last!

In Flower Lore, The Rose stands for Pure Love and the
 Honeysuckle flowers represent Affection, Fidelity and Devotion.  The spray of wheat heads represent
 prosperity and fertility.
May they live long, happy and well.
$45.00    12x9




         Irish  Wedding Hearts

The Irish have long treasured many patterns to symbolize love and union.  This piece comes from an old quilt design.  The top portion represents a sheltering roof over the two hearts.  The roses symbolize the sweetness and beauty of two people joined in marriage.  The two interwoven hearts are the mystical symbol of two joined in Love
$50.00   14"w x 20"h.
Scottish
Luckenbooth Wedding Heart

The Scottish Wedding Heart dates back to the 1700s when it was used as a Love Token.  When a young man proposed marriage, the heart would be presented to the young woman.  After the wedding the Scottish Wedding Heart was hung in the great room until the birth of the first child.  Then it was hung over the cradle to protect the infant from harm.

The name luckenbooth comes from the fact that they were sold from locked booths at the markets held around St. Giles Kirk in Edinburgh.
$60.00    15x20
Reflections of Love

This design was created as a memento of two Loves joined together.  The Hearts, ancient
 symbols of Love, are placed to reflect each other.  The Rose .encircled by the Hearts represents their commitment to nurture and protect the Love that grows between them.

$50.00    12x19





Gaeilge i gcroílár na síoraíocht
(Irish  Heart of Eternity)

May this Wonderful Heart bring to your marriage all the characteristics it embodies.
The Heart is the symbol of love.  The shamrock with its four leaves each representing Hope, Faith Love and Luck.   The white rose represents  respect for each other.  The Ivy means Wedded Love.  And lastly the wheat itself is a symbol of Fertility and Prosperity
$45.00    13x13


Chinneadh
Thy Kindred Souls Gathered Together

This Enchanted weaving was inspired by Celtic knot work.  The Celts were celebrated for their interlocking and intricate knot work and they used this skill to embellish the objects of their lives.

These Interlacing Hearts represent two loves coming together.  Wrapping together, joining together saying for all to see;
 “As I am committed to you, so you are committed to me.”
$35.00    12x11