Full Gift Description The word for ‘Gratitude’ in Irish is ‘Buíochas’. This Buíochas – Gratitude Ogham Style Small Frame is a wonderful way to say ‘Thank You’. Or when you need to focus on the positive aspects of life. Celebrate Ireland’s ancient culture and heritage with this beautiful unique Ogham gift. Ogham is the earliest form of Ancient Irish script dating from c.4th century. This Irish gift displays ‘Buíochas’ painted in Ogham script on cream handmade paper and ‘Buíochas – Gratitude’ written underneath. With a black background and in a lovely contemporary black wooden frame. Approx dimensions of frame: 28 cm (l) x 16 cm (w) x 10 cm (d) : 11″ (l) x 6″ (w) x .5″ (d) Ogham Each Ogham gift is accompanied by an explanatory text outlining the history of Ogham writing with the Gaelic and English translations. Ogham is the earliest form of Irish writing dating from the 4th century mainly. Often found inscribed on standing stones and in sacred places throughout Ireland. Over 350 Ogham stones that have been discovered, it is also believed that Ogham was considered to be a magical script with inscription on wood similar to wands, however there are none in existence to confirm or deny this. It is thought to have been widely practiced by the ancient Druids as a form of sign language as the letters had no more than five characters which could be easily replicated using their hands. Ogham is a uniquely Irish gift. Read our blog about Ogham here This Irish gift is ideal for: Thank you Gifts Retirement Gifts Leaving Gifts New Home Gifts New Baby Gifts Birthday Gifts Christmas Gifts Bon Voyage Gifts Visiting Gifts The Buíochas – Gratitude Ogham Style Small Frame is designed and handmade by Ogham Wish, Co. Roscommon. Made in Ireland. Click here to view all gifts by Ogham Wish available at Totally Irish Gifts
