Thistle and Rose handfasting band for weddings. Scottish Thistle and English Rose with celtic knotwork hearts deals designed by Mary Gristwood

Personalised white 100% cotton hand-fasting band with embroidered rows of alternating thistle, celtic knotwork hearts and rose, with gold coloured tassels and thistle and rose charms at each end point. Please note, charms may vary depending on stock. There is a gap in the middle for the knot. Roughly 5cm wide x 100cm long. Made to order. Can be personalised with various symbols including shamrock, cornflower etc Please just ask.

Inspired by the traditional symbolism of Scotland and Ireland, Mary Gristwood has created a number of beautiful designs, each reflecting an aspect or nuance of these ancient lands.

Handfasting is a symbolic marriage ritual which spans several cultures dating back thousands of years. Today, it is perhaps mostly associated with the ancient Celts and a nature-related ritual with a spiritual tradition. The phrase ‘tying the knot!' and the action of shaking someone's hand to agree something, may well be derived from this ceremony of binding hands together to symbolise the union of love.

Mary Gristwood is a qualified deals textiles technologist with a background in wedding designs, which have been purchased and exhibited internationally, including in the Ulster Folk Museum in her native Ireland.