Sheila Smedley writes:
“Artists and authors have held a centuries-old fascination with the mystery surrounding Arthur and his Utopian kingdom believed to have been at Camelot.
Fifth Century Britain left us with little tangible clue as to what life was actually like for the peoples of that time. We do know, however, that the Celtic culture was thriving: it’s symbolism and rites a common thread that ran through a tapestry of nations as far away as the Middle East and India”.
“Today we continue to recognize and acknowledge the strong symbolism and wisdom of the Celtic peoples. The Camelot Collection of jewellery by Sarabande Treasures harks back to an ancient time. Antiqued bronze and gold pewter, combined with an array of gemstones, indicative of those used in decoration and adornment in the Dark Ages, create this unique and distinctive collection”.
“Necklaces of blue lapis lazuli accented with the honeyed tones of aragonite; Celtic knot earrings with drops of claret red garnet; bracelets wrapping the wrist in rich, red tiger’s eye and lustrous mother of pearl are some of the treasures inspired by the magic that is Camelot”.
“The Celts ruled a great portion of Britain and northern Europe before the arrival of Christianity. The symbols and signs of Celtic artwork held incredible power for the ancient Celts in every aspect of their lives, which is evidenced in the beautiful artefacts collected over past centuries”.
“Exquisite knot work is immediately recognizable as Celtic art. Each knotted design is composed of a single ribbon. Tracing the path of the knot may have been a form of devotional meditation for the Celts. The endless knot represents eternity, the timeless nature of our spirit and an uninterrupted life cycle.”
“The Celtic cross not only is a central symbol for Christianity, but in a number of cultures, the intersection of vertical and horizontal axes can represent the union of heaven and earth. Although the ancient Celts left no written records, their art and symbolism remain as captivating and poignant today as it did centuries ago”.
You can see more of Sheila’s magnificent Celtic work at http://www.sidestreetstudio.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&keywords=celtic&sort=3a&page=1
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