Wren – CUSHION / PILLOW COVERS – Modern Mythic

Product DetailsCover 18″ x 18″All over edge to edge detailed vivid printPOLY CANVAS soft slightly textured 100% PolyesterOr VELVETEEN rich soft sueded upholstery fabric with black backConcealed zip opening for a clean look and easy careOPTIONAL poly down-alternative fill/insertDesigned for indoor useExclusive to Celtic Art Studio – by Jen Delyth/li>Made in the USAABOUT THIS DESIGN The Wren – Drwy – is a deeply mystical divine bird for the Celts. In Welsh the name of the Wren is connected to the word for Druid. – Drwy, and in Irish Gaelic, Drui-en – the Druid bird. The wise and elusive Wren is the King of the Birds – a little bird, cunning, fertile, and with a strong beautiful voice that particularly inspired the Bards, and was sacred to Taliesin, and a voice of augury for the Druids. There are many folk songs – especially in Wales and Ireland, about the Winter custom of “Hunting of the Wren – Hela’r Dryw”. This folk tradition has ancient roots, and potent symbolism around the Winter Solstice, when the Wren is sacrificed and given a ritual burial to ensure the fertility and light returning to the world, at the darkest time. In some customs the Wren is let free instead…All artwork and text ©Jen Delyth ©2016 READ MORE