A Sacred Knot for a Lifelong Bond
Handcrafted for your wedding ceremony, inspired by Irish heritage and made to become a treasured keepsake.
Explore Grá Collection
Pronunciation: Mee-dir
The Meaning: Named after Midir, a supernatural figure of Irish mythology whose story is inseparably entwined with Étaín. After losing her through transformation and separation, Midir ultimately seeks her out again, making their tale one of devotion, persistence and love enduring across lifetimes.
Some loves refuse to be lost. The Midir Cord is inspired by the extraordinary Irish tale of two souls separated by circumstance yet drawn irresistibly back to one another.
Midir is created for couples whose love feels as though it was always destined to find its way home.
Please allow up to 2 weeks from the date of your order for your cord to be carefully created and dispatched.
Free UK and worldwide delivery.
Once your Éirloom is on its way, we’ll contact you with your Royal Mail tracking details. Delivery usually takes 2–3 working days within the UK, 3–5 working days to Europe and 5–7 working days to other international destinations. Please note that these are estimated delivery times and international orders may occasionally take longer due to customs or local postal delays.
Pronunciation: Ay-teen
The Meaning: Named for Étaín, a heroine of Irish mythology whose story of transformation and reunion symbolises love that finds its way back, despite distance, change and time.
With two intricately woven strands drawn together, The Étaín Cord represents two individual lives becoming inseparably connected—a celebration of enduring love and destiny.
Please allow up to 2 weeks from the date of your order for your cord to be carefully created and dispatched.
Free UK and worldwide delivery.
Once your Éirloom is on its way, we’ll contact you with your Royal Mail tracking details. Delivery usually takes 2–3 working days within the UK, 3–5 working days to Europe and 5–7 working days to other international destinations. Please note that these are estimated delivery times and international orders may occasionally take longer due to customs or local postal delays.
Pronunciation: Dan-oo
The Meaning: Named for Danu, an ancestral figure associated with the Tuatha Dé Danann of Irish mythology, symbolising nature, belonging and the enduring bond between generations.
Intricately woven by hand, The Danu Cord connects Ireland’s ancient heritage with a couple’s new beginning—creating a meaningful ceremonial piece to treasure as a family heirloom.
Please allow up to 2 weeks from the date of your order for your cord to be carefully created and dispatched.
Free UK and worldwide delivery.
Once your Éirloom is on its way, we’ll contact you with your Royal Mail tracking details. Delivery usually takes 2–3 working days within the UK, 3–5 working days to Europe and 5–7 working days to other international destinations. Please note that these are estimated delivery times and international orders may occasionally take longer due to customs or local postal delays.
Pronunciation: Fin
The Meaning: Named for Fionn mac Cumhaill, one of the great heroes of Irish mythology and folklore and legendary leader of the Fianna. Celebrated through generations of Irish storytelling, Fionn has come to embody qualities of wisdom, courage, strength and leadership — a figure whose story speaks to meeting life’s challenges with resilience and purpose.
A life together is shaped not only by love, but by the strength to face whatever lies ahead. The Fionn Cord draws inspiration from one of Ireland’s most enduring legendary figures and the qualities of courage, wisdom and resilience associated with his name.
Please allow up to 2 weeks from the date of your order for your cord to be carefully created and dispatched.
Free UK and worldwide delivery.
Once your Éirloom is on its way, we’ll contact you with your Royal Mail tracking details. Delivery usually takes 2–3 working days within the UK, 3–5 working days to Europe and 5–7 working days to other international destinations. Please note that these are estimated delivery times and international orders may occasionally take longer due to customs or local postal delays.
Explore Ériu Collection
Pronunciation: Sun-us
The Meaning: An Irish word meaning “Happiness, joy and good fortune.”
A celebration of the happiness found in choosing a life together. The Sonas Cord is inspired by the beautiful Irish wish for lasting joy, prosperity and good fortune. Its timeless, traditional design symbolises two lives becoming bound as one and all the happiness still to come. Handcrafted as a meaningful heirloom, it is a beautiful addition to your ceremony and a lasting reminder of the promises made on your wedding day.
Please allow up to 2 weeks from the date of your order for your cord to be carefully created and dispatched.
Free UK and worldwide delivery.
Once your Éirloom is on its way, we’ll contact you with your Royal Mail tracking details. Delivery usually takes 2–3 working days within the UK, 3–5 working days to Europe and 5–7 working days to other international destinations. Please note that these are estimated delivery times and international orders may occasionally take longer due to customs or local postal delays.
What Is Handfasting?
Handfasting is a symbolic ceremony in which a couple’s hands are joined or bound with a cord, representing commitment and the joining of two lives.
Rooted in Ireland’s rich history of marriage and betrothal traditions, handfasting has evolved into a beautiful modern ritual — offering couples a meaningful way to honour Irish heritage and weave centuries of tradition into their wedding day.
Closely associated with the familiar expression “tying the knot,” the ceremony brings this sentiment to life, as two people symbolically bind their lives together in love and commitment.
THE ARTIST BEHIND ÉIRLOOM
Crafted by experience
Every Éirloom cord is handmade by textile artist Shauna McAteer.
With almost 15 years of experience creating costumes and textiles for major film and television productions, Shauna brings a level of craftsmanship and attention to detail to every piece.
From Game of Thrones to The Rings of Power, her work has helped bring extraordinary worlds to life.
Now, that same passion for intricate textile craftsmanship goes into creating something for your extraordinary day.
Grá Collection
Where tradition meets contemporary craftsmanship
The Grá Collection is our signature range of handfasting cords, created for couples seeking something beyond the traditional. Inspired by the artistry of Irish textiles and brought to life through intricate weaving, luxurious textures and contemporary design, each cord is handcrafted to be as striking as it is meaningful.The collection also draws inspiration from ancient Irish mythology and folklore, with each design named for a figure whose story reflects themes of love, devotion, partnership and enduring connection. From Danu and Fionn to Étaín and Midir, these names bring another thread of Ireland’s rich storytelling tradition into each piece.Elegant, sophisticated and unmistakably individual, the Grá Collection reimagines the traditional handfasting cord as a beautiful statement piece — created for the modern wedding and designed to become an heirloom long after the day itself.
Ériu Collection
Rooted in Ireland. Woven with tradition.
Named for Ériu, the figure in Irish mythology whose name is intrinsically connected with the island of Ireland itself, the Ériu Collection celebrates heritage, tradition and a sense of belonging.Where our signature Grá Collection reimagines handfasting through contemporary textile artistry, the Ériu Collection looks to the simplicity and character of more traditional handfasting cords.Handcrafted in Ireland using classic braiding and cord-making styles, each piece honours the enduring symbolism at the heart of handfasting — two lives joined together through a simple, meaningful act.Colours can be chosen to reflect your wedding, your family or your connection to Ireland, creating a cord that feels personal while remaining beautifully rooted in tradition.
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Let's create something meaningful
Whether you already know exactly what you want or you're starting with nothing more than an idea, we'd love to hear from you.
Tell us about your wedding, your colours, your heritage or simply what you're imagining — and we'll help you create a handfasting cord that's uniquely yours.