Full Gift Description These lovely turf framed gifts makes perfect Irish New Home Gifts. A cute house made from turf, with a thatched roof on one side. The caption on the frame is ‘Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin’. If you are looking for cool housewarming gifts or Irish Language Gifts, then these unique Irish gift are sure to go down a treat. Option to personalise. Dimensions: in a dark brown frame with cream mount, 25 cm x 25 cm (10″ x 10″) These quirky Irish Gifts are made from the bog, moulded by hand, then fired up at a high temperature and finally framed. The peat used for these Irish Bog Gifts comes from non-conservation worthy bogs and the concept is supported by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council. Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin This is a well known old Irish proverb. The Irish wording ‘níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin’ translates into English as “there’s no hearth like your own hearth”. Although a lot of people would translate ‘tintean’ to ‘fireplace’, i.e. ‘there’s no fireplace like your own fireplace’. This saying emphasises the comfort and warmth of your own home. No matter where you may travel, there really is no place like home. Wonderful Irish Language Gifts. Thatched Cottage This gift is also a nod to the traditional Irish thatched cottage, a special feature of the Irish countryside. Made from layers of straw or reed, a thatched roof provides excellent insulation. The cozy fireplaces of these cottages contribute to welcoming homes. Thatched cottages are so cute, with charming rustic appearance. They evoke a sense of nostalgia and connection to the past. Iconic of times gone by, it is believed there are fewer than 1,500 thatched cottages remaining in Ireland. If you ever come across one on your travels it will certainly lift your spirits. This ‘Níl aon Tinteán’ turf framed bog gift is an ideal Irish gift for: Cool Housewarming Gifts Birthdays Gifts Christmas Gifts Bon Voyage Gifts Gathering Gifts Thinking of You Gifts This lovely gift will evoke many a memory of long days spent on the bog. Toiling with families to ensure their was plenty of fuel to keep the family going throughout the winter months. Perfect Irish New Home Gifts. Click here to view all quirky gifts by Bog Buddies currently in stock at Totally Irish Gifts Made Local
