Designs in Celtic clothing reflect a very ancient heritage. Rich with myth, folklore and mystery, the history of Celtic clothing is fascinating. The Celtic Cross, a symbol that combines a cross with a ring surrounding the intersection is one of the most identifiable representations of Celtic Art. Including those of religion and tradition, there are many legends related to the origin and history of the Celtic Cross.
First emerging in Central Europe, the Celts were a powerful race of nomads. You can find a progressive evolution of a style which will influence Western Art long after the Celts themselves lost their authority over the ancient world, from the Celtic artefacts found in Central Europe, to others of a later date in Western Europe. In the interlacing patterns of Irish manuscripts and stone Celtic crosses, the characteristic intertwined lines of their metalwork found a new Christian theme from the 7th century AD.
But, to the Irish Bronze Age (c.3500-1100 BCE) the tradition of Irish metalworking dates back. Worn especially by the ancient Gauls and Britons,) Irish craftsmen produced a range of simple shapes in bronze, copper and gold, as well as the more intricate torques (neck ornaments consisting of a band of twisted metal. These Irish and Celtic metalworking traditions fused to produce a number of outstanding jewelry pieces of fine art metalwork, of which only a few survive today, in the Late Irish Iron Age (400 BCE - 100 CE).
In the early Christian Art period (c.500-900 CE), Celtic craftsmanship in metals continued to develop. Today, one can even find Harris Tweed iPod case that is unique.
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