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A highly attractive Celtic Tie bar, with a design based on a traditional Scottish Badge. This beautifully detailed thistle tie bar speaks to the strength of this little thorny flower - the national flower of Scotland.
Crafted in the finest Pewter, this quality Tie bar will delight lovers of all things Celtic, and the unique history of the Celts and their influence on our lives today.
Antique finish pewter - measures 2 inches wide. Focal pewter piece measures 1" x 1" in size. Tie clamp for secure wearing.
About the Thistle
The prickly purple thistle is the national emblem of Scotland. Ever present in fields and pastures throughout Scotland, thistle has been Scotland's emblem for centuries. The first use as a royal symbol was on silver coins issued by James III in 1470.
The Lovely Symbolism of the Thistle Flower
The thistle represents overcoming adversity and difficult situations. It’s a symbol of resilience. In Celtic regions, the thistle represents devotion, bravery, determination, and strength. In addition, the thistle is considered a symbol of protection. It is also called the “flower of the sun“ and is used as protection against evildoers. The thistle is often seen on the front doors of Celtic homes. The flower’s pink and purple colors represent nobility and royalty.
PEWTER
Made of solid lead free pewter - Pewter has been used in jewelry making for pewter does NOT RUST OR TARNISH and will last a lifetime. Pewter was used for decorative metal items in the Ancient World by the Egyptians and later the Romans, and came into extensive use in Europe during the Middle Ages - it was once considered the metal of kings because of its beauty and expense!
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