Welsh flag
The flag of Wales (Welsh: Baner Cymru or Y Ddraig Goch, meaning "red dragon") consists of a red dragon on a green and white field. The red Welsh dragon was used as an emblem as early as the reign of Cadwaladr, King of Gwynedd from around 655 AD. The Historia Brittonum was written around 828 and by that time the dragon was no longer just a military symbol, but was associated with the coming liberator from the Saxons and, for the first time, as a symbol of independence. It is also the first time that the colour of the dragon is demonstrably given as red. In 1959 it was officially recognised as the Welsh national flag. The dragon is part of the flag of several cities, including Cardiff, the capital of Wales.
New wood variant
Flags made of new, unused wood without holes or cracks. They are more accurately processed and thanks to that the individual parts fit together better.
Old wood variant
Flags made of old used wood in rustic style. Cracks or nail holes are an integral part of this material.
Handmade Wooden Flags
Our handmade flags are a truly unique and original addition to the home, cottage or as an unusual gift. The rustic flags are made from burnt old or new boards using the Shou Sugi Ban method, which gives each flag an original pattern and texture to the surface of the wood.
The flags are treated with a high quality paint that resists direct sunlight with no signs of yellowing or colour degradation.
The wooden flag is designed primarily for indoors. It can also be placed outdoors, as long as the flag does not come into contact with water. It can be hung on the wall, hanging hook included with each flag along with a dowel.
What is the Shou Sugi Ban method?
We use a method called "Shou Sugi Ban" to make our flags. This method of woodworking originated in Japan and involves burning the raw soft wood until it is deeply charred. The charred wood is scraped and cleaned to remove any black charring. The result is a deep texture between the hard (dark) and soft (light) grains of the wood that enhances the natural grain of each piece of wood used in the flag.
Shou Sugi Ban hardens the wood and greatly improves its water resistance. The method was used as a cladding for traditional Japanese buildings.
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