Hand-crafted Ogham
Ogham (og·am, og-uhm, aw-guhm) also known as The Alphabet of Trees, is an ancient written language used in Ireland between the 5th & 9th centuries. Lovingly hand-finished with 24 kt gold leaf, each piece can be personalised and comes with a printed alphabet card allowing you to translate your unique inscription.
Personalised name piece handcrafted using 24 karat gold leaf.
Completed by hand, no two Ogham inscriptions are ever the same. This unique gift is suitable for many occasions including births, engagements, marriage, wedding anniversary etc.
Materials: 24 karat gold leaf, 120g gsm black cardstock, white Winsor & Newton ink.
Dimensions:
Unframed -19cm in diameter
NEW Solid wood frame: 25.2 cm x 25.2cm
Adding a personalisation: Once you have added your order to your cart and are ready to proceed you will go to checkout page. You will be prompted to enter your personalisation details once you have entered your email and shipping address (under the heading Order Details).
Personalised Ogham inscription digitally printed and hand-finished with 24 karat gold leaf.
Each Ogham inscription is hand-finished in gold leaf meaning that your inscription is truly one of a kind. This is a wonderful and unique gift which is suitable for many occasions including births, engagements, marriage, wedding anniversary etc. You can choose to include the baby’s first middle and last names or mum and dad’s name either side.
*This item qualifies for free shipping within Ireland. Please select the free shipping option at checkout.*
Product details: Digital print on 280 gsm watercolour paper hand-embellished with 24 karat gold leaf.
Once added to your cart you will be asked to enter personalised details:
Names to be transcribed using the Ogham alphabet.
Date of significance such as birthdate, engagement or anniversary date.
An short Irish phrase of your choosing (in the pieces shown I have used the words Laoch Beag meaning Little Warrior.)
Ogham inscription: digital print and 24 karat gold leaf.
This hand finished 24 karat gold inscription is sure to be the talking piece in any home.
This is a wonderful and unique gift which is suitable for many occasions including births, engagements, marriage, wedding anniversary etc.
Product details:
Digital print hand-finished with 24 karat gold leaf on 180gsm linen texture paper.
Personalised name piece handcrafted using 24 karat gold leaf.
Each Ogham inscription is truly one of a kind. This is a wonderful and unique gift which is suitable for many occasions including births, engagements, marriage, wedding anniversary etc.
*This item qualifies for free shipping within Ireland. Please select the free shipping option at checkout.*
Product details: Indian Ink on 280 gsm watercolour paper hand-embellished with 24 karat gold leaf.
Once added to your cart you will be asked to enter personalised details:
Names to be transcribed using the Ogham alphabet.
Personalised name piece handcrafted using 24 karat gold leaf.
Each Ogham inscription is truly one of a kind. This is a wonderful and unique gift which is suitable for many occasions including births, engagements, marriage, wedding anniversary etc.
Product details:
Completed by hand using 24 karat gold leaf this piece is sure to be a talking piece in any home. Unframed pieces have a smooth straight edge finish. Framed pieces are finished with a deckled edge.
At the checkout you will asked to enter personalised details:
Names to be transcribed using the Ogham alphabet.
Date of significance such as birthdate, engagement or anniversary date.
An short Irish phrase of your choosing (in the pieces shown I have used the words Laoch Beag meaning Little Warrior.)
Digital print hand-finished using 24 karat gold leaf.
This is a wonderful and unique gift which is suitable for many occasions including births, engagements, marriage, wedding anniversary etc.
Product details:
Completed by hand using 24 karat gold leaf this piece is sure to be a talking piece in any home.
Digital print hand-finished using 24 karat gold leaf.
Product details: Digital print on 280 gsm watercolour paper hand embellished with 24 karat gold leaf.
Dimensions: Please consult dimensions chart in product images.
Limited edition digital print on Fabriano paper
The Zodiac series features twelve unique Ogham inscriptions for each Zodiac sign plus their corresponding constellation. The limited edition of 50 is printed on 200gsm acid free textured Fabriano paper and comes with a translation card.
Materials: Inkjet print on 200gsm Fabriano paper hand-embellished with 24 kt gold leaf.
Dimensions: Unframed: A5 (210 X 148 mm) Outer frame dimensions: 254 x 203 mm
Production time: Shipped within 5 - 7 working days
Ogham inscription: digital print and 24 karat gold leaf.
This hand finished 24 karat gold inscription is sure to be the talking piece in any home.
This is a wonderful and unique gift which is suitable for many occasions including births, engagements, marriage, wedding anniversary etc.
Product details:
Digital print hand-finished with 24 karat gold leaf on 180gsm linen texture paper.
Watercolour portraits
They say a picture paints a thousands words and with a bespoke watercolour portrait your loved ones can treasure their memories forever. Ordering is quick and easy; once you’ve chosen the right size and frame simply email your desired photographs to Helen who will create your perfect portrait.
Each portrait is carefully crafted with love from your photos. This is the perfect gift to say I love you or to capture a special memory forever. Using the best quality lightfast watercolours and graphite pencil, Helen will ship your piece within 14 working days.
Materials: Completed on heavyweight, hot-pressed, acid-free paper. Unframed portraits are shipped securely in a hardback envelop.
Framing options available: Every frame comes with 2mm float glass, and fixtures for wall hanging (A5 frames come with an arm at the back for tabletop display). Finished with acid free framers tape to ensure no dust or moisture gets at your precious piece.
Dimensions: Paper size: 5.8” X 8.3”. Outer frame dimensions: 8” x 10”
Production time: Shipped within 5 -7 working days
Each portrait is carefully crafted with love from your photos. This is the perfect gift to say I love you or to capture a special memory forever. Using the best quality lightfast watercolours and graphite pencil, Helen will ship your piece within 14 working days.
Materials: Completed on heavyweight, hot-pressed, acid-free paper. Unframed portraits are shipped securely in a hardback envelop.
Framing options available: Every frame comes with 2mm float glass, and fixtures for wall hanging (A5 frames come with an arm at the back for tabletop display). Finished with acid free framers tape to ensure no dust or moisture gets at your precious piece.
Dimensions: Paper size: 8.3” x 11.7” Outer frame size: 11” x 14”
Production time: Shipped within 5 - 7 working days
Each portrait is carefully crafted with love from your photos using mixed media (watercolour, pencil and pen) on 300gsm watercolour paper.
*This item qualifies for free shipping within Ireland. Please select the free shipping option at checkout.*
How your portrait is created:
Choose your size and framing option above.
Proceed to checkout and complete payment.
You will receive a confirmation email, attach your chosen photographs in the reply.
If you are unsure whether your photograph is suitable please email it to Helen at hello@oghamirishdesigns.com in advance.
Production time: Shipped within 5-7 working days
Product details:
Completed on heavyweight, hot-pressed, acid-free paper.
Unframed portraits are shipped securely in a hardback envelop.
Framing options available. Every frame comes with 2mm float glass, and fixtures for wall hanging (A5 frames come with an arm at the back for tabletop display). Finished with acid free framers tape to ensure no dust or moisture gets at your precious piece.
Dimensions: Paper size: 11.7” x 16.5”. Outer frame dimensions: 16” x 20” approx.
Each portrait is carefully crafted with love from your photos. This is the perfect gift to say I love you or to capture a special memory forever. Using the best quality lightfast monochromatic watercolours and graphite pencil, Helen will ship your piece within 5 - 7 working days.
Completed on heavyweight, hot-pressed, acid-free paper.
Unframed portraits are shipped securely in a hardback envelop.
Framing options available. Every frame comes with 2mm float glass, and fixtures for wall hanging (A5 frames come with an arm at the back for tabletop display). Finished with acid free framers tape to ensure no dust or moisture gets at your precious piece.
Dimensions: Paper size: 5.8” X 8.3”. Outer frame dimensions: 8” x 10”
Each portrait is carefully crafted with love from your photos. This is the perfect gift to say I love you or to capture a special memory forever. Using the best quality lightfast monochromatic watercolours and graphite pencil, Helen will ship your piece within 5 -7 working days.
*This item qualifies for free shipping within Ireland. Please select the free shipping option at checkout.*
Completed on heavyweight, hot-pressed, acid-free paper.
Unframed portraits are shipped securely in a hardback envelop.
Framing options available. Every frame comes with 2mm float glass, and fixtures for wall hanging (all A5 frames come with an arm at the back for tabletop display). Finished with acid free framers tape to ensure no dust or moisture gets at your precious piece.
Dimensions: Paper size: 8.3” x 11.7” Outer frame size: 11” x 14”
My smallest portrait yet, measuring just 10.5 x 14.8 cm or 4.1 x 5.8 inches, this is the perfect addition to a greeting card and is designed to fit in your pocket.
Each portrait is carefully crafted with love from your photos. This is the perfect gift to say I love you or to capture a special memory forever. Using the best quality lightfast watercolours and graphite pencil, Helen will ship your piece within 14 working days.
Materials: Completed on heavyweight, hot-pressed, acid-free paper. Unframed portraits are shipped securely in a hardback envelop.
Framing options available: Every frame comes with 2mm float glass, and fixtures for wall hanging (A5 frames come with an arm at the back for tabletop display). Finished with acid free framers tape to ensure no dust or moisture gets at your precious piece.
Dimensions: 10.5 x 14.8 cm or 4.1 x 5.8 inches, unframed
Production time: Shipped within 5 - 7 working days
Each portrait is carefully crafted with love from your photos using mixed media (watercolour, pencil and pen) on 300gsm watercolour paper.
Production time: Shipped within 5 - 7 working days
*This item qualifies for free shipping within Ireland. Please select the free shipping option at checkout.*
How your portrait is created:
Choose your size and framing option above.
Proceed to checkout and complete payment.
You will receive a confirmation email, attach your chosen photographs in the reply.
If you are unsure whether your photograph is suitable please email it to Helen at hello@oghamirishdesigns.com in advance.
Product details:
Completed on heavyweight, hot-pressed, acid-free paper.
Unframed portraits are shipped securely in a hardback envelop.
Framing options available. Every frame comes with 2mm float glass, and fixtures for wall hanging (A5 frames come with an arm at the back for tabletop display). Finished with acid free framers tape to ensure no dust or moisture gets at your precious piece.
Dimensions: Paper size: 11.7” x 16.5”. Outer frame dimensions: 16” x 20” approx.
Details: Capture your special family moments with these comtemporary and timeless portraits. Created by hand with love, just send your photographs by email and receive your unique portrait within 3-5 working days. Simple!
Materials: Staedtler pigment liner on 200gsm Fabriano paper.
Optional extra: Hand-folded envelope (A5 card only)
About The Artist
Helen Lynch is a visual artist based in Cork city, Ireland. A graduate of the Crawford College of Art and Design, she began painting in 2014 and in 2020 she launched a new series of works based on the ancient Irish language of Ogham. Drawing from her roots the Ogham series is inspired by the wildness of the Atlantic ocean and the rugged landscapes of her hometown on the Beara Peninsula, West Cork. Helen currently creates all works by hand from her home studio in Cork city.
The Ogham series combines the ancient Irish language of Ogham with modern minimalism to create timeless artworks. Each piece is personalised to include the names of your loved ones making it the perfect gift for those living in Ireland or abroad. Worldwide shipping means you can now own a unique and eye-catching piece of Irish heritage no matter where in the world you are.
Personalised name piece handcrafted using 24 karat gold leaf.
Combining the sacred Japanese symbol for eternity plus the ancient Irish language of Ogham, this hand finished 24 karat gold inscription is sure to be the talking piece in any home. This piece is completely customisable to include the family names etc. Free shipping on all Irish orders.
Each Ogham inscription is truly one of a kind. This is a wonderful and unique gift which is suitable for many occasions including births, engagements, marriage, wedding anniversary etc.
Product details:
Digital print hand-finished with 24 karat gold leaf on 180gsm linen texture paper.
At the checkout you will asked to enter personalised details:
Names to be transcribed using the Ogham alphabet.