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 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.)
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 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.
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.
Choice of black or white solid wood framing
Hand-painted personalised porcelain Christmas decoration with Ogham inscription. Inspired by Victoria & Albert style, these handcrafted ornaments suit the tree or year-round display. Each unique Ogham inscription makes a special gift for engagements, weddings, anniversaries, baby’s first Christmas, etc.
Free shipping within Ireland — select the free option at checkout.
Product details:
Hand-painted on porcelain with high-quality paints and high-temperature firing for long-lasting wear.
Ribbon colour may vary.
Each decoration includes a printed Ogham alphabet for translation.
Customisable with names and dates.
Personalisation:
Single or double sided.
Up to four names (two per side) in Ogham.
At checkout, enter names to transcribe and year as yyyy (e.g., 2021) or baby’s birthdate as dd/mm/yy (mm/dd/yy for US cusomters).
Production: 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.
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: 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.
Limited edition personalised hand-crafted porcelain Christmas decoration.
Inspired by Scandinavian minimalism, these high quality hand-crafted decorations are perfect for your tree this Christmas but can also be displayed year-round. Each Ogham inscription is truly one of a kind and would make a wonderful and unique gift for many occasions; engagements, marriage, wedding anniversary, baby’s first Christmas etc.
*This item qualifies for free shipping within Ireland. Please select the free shipping option at checkout.*
Product details:
Each piece is hand-painted on porcelain using the best quality porcelain paints. They are fired at high heat and are resistance to scratches etc, meaning they will last year upon year (with love and care!).
Dimensions: Disc height 73mm, ribbon hanging length 130mm *approx
Limited to a batch of 25, so order early to avoid disappointment. You can purchase a gift box of six decorations for the price of five.
Every decoration comes with a small printed Ogham alphabet allowing you to translate your inscription.
If your purchase is a gift you can select the gift wrap optional for that special finishing touch. Gift wrapping comes with a hand folded unbleached card box, tissue lining, soft wool ribbon and a dried bloom.
Personalisation:
Choose from single or double sided; up to four names can be transcribed in Ogham (two each side) for the perfect family memento on your tree. At the checkout you will asked to enter personalised details:
Names to be transcribed using the Ogham alphabet.
If you’d like the year inscribed please enter in format (yyyy) eg. 2021 or for baby’s first decoration please enter birthdate in the format (dd/mm/yyyy).
Each piece is hand-painted on porcelain using the best quality porcelain paints. They are fired at high heat and are resistance to scratches etc, meaning they will last year upon year.
Choose from single or double sided; up to four names can be transcribed in Ogham (two each side) for the perfect family memento on your tree.
Every decoration comes with a small printed Ogham alphabet allowing you to translate your inscription. A handcrafted unbleached card gift box is an optional extra for that special finishing touch.
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”
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”
Each portrait is carefully crafted with love from your photos using mixed media (watercolour, pencil and pen) on 300gsm watercolour paper.
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.
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.
Completed on heavyweight, hot-pressed, acid-free paper.
Uses the best quality lightfast monochromatic watercolours and graphite pencil.
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.
*This item qualifies for free shipping within Ireland. Please select the free shipping option at checkout.*
Completed on heavyweight, hot-pressed, acid-free paper.
Uses the best quality lightfast monochromatic watercolours and graphite pencil.
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
Each portrait is carefully crafted with love from your photos using mixed media (watercolour, pencil and pen) on 300gsm watercolour paper.
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.