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 and contracting energy/thought/experience etc. and 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 and 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 and 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 laser’s, CNC machines or computer operated cutting machines. All work is done with our hands and eyes…
We cut the 2 dimensional blanks with scroll and jig saws (double-sized custom orders have to be cut with jigsaw). Carving is done with rotary shaft tools and disc grinders. The 80 grit sanding is the final phase of the carving process, removing the nicks and gouges from the carving tools, and finishes the shaping of the weave. The next 2 sandings with 120 then 220 grit finishes the smoothing and polishing. They are finished with Clear Danish Oil to seal the piece, bringing out the grain and the color.
