Binding Rune TYR-HAGAL | 36 x 36 mm | Ornamental rivet | Antique Brass plating (Electro-plating) | 2 rivet pins

Ancient-nordic braiding, 35 x 35 mm, Altmessing plated, 2 rivet pins

During the Viking Age, Birka, on the island of Björkö (literally: "Birch Island") in Sweden, was an important trading center which handled goods from Scandinavia as well as Central and Eastern Europe and the Orient. Björkö is located in Lake Mälaren, 30 kilometers west of contemporary Stockholm, in the municipality of Ekerö. The archaeological sites of Birka and Hovgården, on the neighbouring island of Adelsö, make up an archaeological complex which illustrates the elaborate trading networks of Viking Scandinavia and their influence on the subsequent history of Europe. Generally regarded as Sweden's oldest town, Birka (along with Hovgården) has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.

Massive Dog-concho, 32 x 40 mm, Antique brass plated, 2 rivet pins

The Dogue de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Mastiff or French Mastiff is a breed of dog that is strong, powerful, and imposing. The Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the most ancient French breeds. They are a typical brachycephalic molossoid type. Bordeaux are very powerful dogs, with a very muscular body yet retaining a harmonious temperament. The breed has been utilized in many different forms, from using their brawn to pull carts or haul heavy objects, to guarding flocks and used to protect castles of the European elite.

German Pedigree dog, Concho, 35 x 35 mm, Antique brass plated, 2 Rivet pins (image is taken from Casper, Krefeld, Kingdom of Prussia)

Developed in Germany, the Boxer is a breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog. The coat is smooth and fawn or brindled, with or without white markings. Boxers are brachycephalic (they have broad, short skulls), and have a square muzzle, mandibular prognathism (an underbite), very strong jaws and a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey. The Boxer was bred from the English Bulldog and the now extinct Bullenbeisser and is part of the Molosser group. Boxers were first exhibited in a dog show for St. Bernards at Munich in 1895, the first Boxer club being founded the next year. Based on 2009 American Kennel Club statistics, Boxers are the sixth most popular breed of dog in the United States for the third year in a row—moving up in 2007 from the seventh spot, which they'd held since 2002.

BRIGID Concho with 8 Crystals, 20 x 20 mm, Antique Brass plated, 1 Rivet

She is an Irish-Celtic light goddess and goddess of spring and fire. It ignites and reigns over the fire and keeps it alive. She is the mother god of the Irins.

Brigid is the daughter of Morrigan and Druid Dagda and the mother of Brian, Juchar and Jucharba.

She is the goddess of wisdom, poetry, and goldsmiths, of metal in general, of all those who teach and teach art, the art of poetry, healers and doctors, she is the goddess of wisdom and poetry Arts and cultural goods.

She is also the patron of the houses, the hearth and the families. She watches women at the crucial and important stages of their lives. She is also said to be present at every birth and to protect the tools of the midwives. She guarded the newborns and infants in their cradles. Women therefore depend on the cradle-crossed branches of the birdcage, which are branches of a mountain ash (this is considered a tree of vitality) to bring Brigid. In the evening, before women go to bed, women throw a piece of wood into the fire, asking for the protection and blessing of the goddess.

Brigid is one of the three-figure units of the goddess. Together with Dana or Modron, (mother) and Anu or Cailleach of the Greisin, Brigid as a virgin is a triad. They embody different aspects of a unity: the three sides of female creativity.
They surrender their scepter, a magic wand, which is later interpreted as a witch's bosom, in each case at the change of seasons. Old Cailleach, at the end of Winter, places the magic-rod under a Hollerstrauch and turns into a stone. The goddess Brigid takes up the staff and it will spring with the first snowdrops. At the beginning of the summer, Modron takes up the power Brigid has put under the Holler and everything begins to mature. Finally to Samhain (1 November), Modron places the magic wand under a elderberry bush, washes in a basin and becomes the Cailleach. This begins the dark, barren, destructive winter aspect of the Great Goddess, until the mistress of the dark months finally loses strength again and becomes the spring force of Brigid.

In honor of the goddess Brigid, the Feast of Imbolc is celebrated on 31 January and 1 or 2 February in Ireland and elsewhere. This festival in honor of the goddess Brigid was also redesigned by the Christians - to Maria Lichtmess. The Christian festival of light shows many references to pagan customs, although it is the day on which Maria (40 days after the birth of her child) became "pure" again

Imbolc consecrated candles are attributed high protection, which is why such candles are lit especially in emergency situations, births or at the hospital bed.
On the eve of the brigid feast, cakes or bread are laid on the windowsill, as Brigid wanders over the country at dusk and blesses it. Something from the first milk of the year is being thrown out as a thanks to Brigid on the doorstep.

The best places to connect with Brigid is at streams and springs. Many women even report that they can talk to Brigid directly about sources. Many of the healing and wish sources are therefore dedicated to Brigid. Another way to get in touch with Brigid, for example, To ask for support with one of their many gifts, is to light a candle. In the beginning of February, therefore, in conjunction with these two elements, it is also customary to place small light boats with candles and wishes in running water and let them drift away from them.

Brigid is the flame of inspiration, and also the lake, or the source of the sentiments or wisdom from which he draws. Traditionally, fire and / or water have also been used in prophecy (for example, certain herbs are burnt to see images in the flames, or you are looking into a bowl of water). The (water) boiler on the stove is also a symbol of food, healing and the creation of all living things.

Women connect with the Brigid force not only on February 2, when they want to get new visions and ideas or need strength for new goals. It paves us the soil for sowing. It is a kind of primal power that brings us light and warmth. All in all, Brigid is a hope-bearer, which brings us well through the winter or through hard times of our lives.

In addition, we revered her as the goddess of the coasts. Here, too, she is a sister-in-law. The coast is neither land nor sea, and here both elements meet. It is, therefore, also used in these magical transitional places, such as doors, gates, gates, thresholds (for example, from men into the fairy world); Dawn and dusk, transitions in life, secret meeting places where different people meet to negotiate, call and honor.

Their signs are a golden branch of an oak, an Irish shamrock and a mussel, as well as the regionally different forms of the Brigid cross, which resembles a sun wheel.

In representations Brigid often carries a spear or arrow and a green coat - the coat of life. She is also called Hirtin. Their animals are the ewe, the cow, the cock and the snake, as well as the boar and the ram.

Brigid also protects the fairies and their green places and dwellings. When you look into their magical mirror, you can look directly into the fairy kingdom. It also protects the herbs and plants, and leads those who ask them to the right plant. Specially rowan, clover, poppy and violet are designated as their plants.

Ancient Germanic Concho, 40 x 40 mm, Antique brass plated, 2 large rivet pins

Ancient Nordic Armory plate, 80 x 80 mm, Antique brass plated, 2 rivet pins

Pedigree dog Conchos, 40 x 40 mm, Antique brass plated, 2 Rivet pins

A Bulldog, also known as British Bulldog or English Bulldog, is a breed of dog which traces its ancestry to the British Isles. It should not be confused with other varieties such as the American Bulldog or the French Bulldog, which have a similar appearance.

Heavy Projectile-Rivet, 12 x 16 mm, Antique brass plated, 1 rivet pin

Filigree Butterfly Concho, 47 x 33 mm, Antique brass plated, 2 Rivet pins

Ancient Mesopotamian Concho, 31 x 25 mm, Antique brass plated, 2 rivet pins

The Byzantine Empire (or Byzantium) was the Eastern Roman Empire during the periods of Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, centered on the capital of Constantinople. Known simply as the Roman Empire, Basileia Rho-maio- or Romania to its inhabitants and neighbours, the Empire was the direct continuation of the Ancient Roman State. It is today distinguished from ancient Rome proper insofar as the Empire was oriented towards Greek culture, characterised by Christianity rather than Roman paganism, and predominantly Greek-speaking rather than Latin-speaking.

Celtic Trinity Concho , 25 x 25 mm, Antique brass plated, 1 Rivet pin

The Celtic Circle is a ritual circle formations to summon the Celtic gods. Each tribe celebrierte the circular structure on its own way '.