Celtic Knot Of Discovery Wall Hanging Book Kells Irish Home Decor Ornamental Cross Wood Carving Double Line Knotwork Symbol

This Celtic Knot is an example of a double strand carving, The design loops between the four directions, North, South East, West, representing the movement of exploration that leads to discovery. The linking of the loops through the center weaving creates a stable grid between the flow of expanding & contracting energy/thought/experience etc. & a mathematical, thoughtful place of revelation in the center. Having 2 separate knots entwined can symbolize harmony in bringing the diverse elements into the moment of epiphany & insight. MEANING OF SYMBOL: Believed to be an ornamental cross from the Book of Kells, this symbol was found in the ruins of Babylon that predated the Book of Kells by 2000 years. in the early days of the internet, it was used by two international scientific organizations as the Symbol of Discovery... THE CARVING: Our carvings are single pieces of western red cedar, designed & carved to be wall hangings. Each carving begins as a 1 X 12-inch cedar board. While we use power tools (Scroll Saw, Rotary shaft Tool, handheld detail sanders, etc.), we use no lasers, CNC machines or computer-operated cutting machines. All work is done with our hands & eyes... We cut the 2-dimensional blanks with scroll & jig saws (double-sized custom orders have to be cut with a jigsaw). Carving is done with rotary shaft tools & disc grinders. The 80-grit sanding is the final phase of the carving process, removing the nicks & gouges from the carving tools, & finishes the shaping of the weave. The next 2 sandings with 120 & then 220 grit finishes the smoothing & polishing. They are finished with Clear Danish Oil to seal the piece, bringing out the grain & the color. Celtic Knot Of Discovery Wall Hanging Book Kells Irish Home Decor Ornamental Cross Wood Carving Double Line Knotwork Symbol